z-y-gh

Description

The Arabic root زيغ (z-y-gh) carries the core meaning of deviation, swerving, or turning away from the straight or correct path, often with connotations of moral or intellectual perversity. In the Quranic context, this root typically describes hearts or minds that stray from truth and guidance, whether through deliberate rejection, confusion, or being led astray as a consequence of one's choices. The term emphasizes the dangerous movement away from divine guidance toward error and misguidance, frequently used to warn believers about the spiritual consequences of allowing their hearts to deviate from righteousness.