w-q-r

Description

The Arabic root و-ق-ر (w-q-r) carries the core semantic meaning of heaviness or weight, which manifests in the Quran across multiple related concepts. When applied to the ears, this heaviness becomes deafness or an inability to hear (as a barrier to understanding divine guidance), while when applied to physical objects it means a burden or load, and when applied to character or behavior it transforms into dignity, reverence, and respectful treatment befitting something weighty or important. This semantic range connects the physical concept of weight with metaphorical applications to spiritual receptiveness and moral gravitas, making it a versatile root for expressing both obstacles to faith and the proper reverence due to God and His messengers.