z-b-d

Description

The Arabic root زبد (z-b-d) carries the core meaning of foam, froth, or scum that rises to the surface of liquids and is ultimately worthless or transient. In the Quran, this root appears in Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:17) where it serves as a powerful metaphor contrasting temporary falsehood (which disappears like foam) with enduring truth (which remains and benefits people). The imagery emphasizes the ephemeral nature of what is false or superficial versus the lasting value of what is true and beneficial, illustrating how Allah distinguishes between truth and falsehood in both physical and spiritual realms.