t-r-q

Description

The Arabic root ṭ-r-q conveys the core meaning of striking, beating, or making a path through repeated impact, which extends metaphorically to pathways, routes, and methods of conduct. In the Quranic context, this root primarily signifies literal and figurative paths or ways of life, encompassing physical roads, methodological approaches, and moral/spiritual courses that humans follow or choose. The root's significance lies in its emphasis on the choices between different paths—whether leading toward or away from divine guidance—and the concept that these ways are well-trodden or established through repeated use, much like a path formed by constant treading.