w-k-z

Description

The Arabic root وكز (w-k-z) fundamentally means to strike, punch, or jab with a closed fist or with the elbow in a forceful manner. In the Quran, it appears in Surah Al-Qasas (28:15) describing how Moses struck an Egyptian man with his fist, unintentionally killing him, which became a pivotal moment in his life story leading to his flight from Egypt. This root emphasizes the physical nature of the blow and its immediate, powerful impact, highlighting the gravity of Moses's action and the consequences that followed in his prophetic narrative.