b-gh-d

Description

The Arabic root بغض (b-gh-ḍ) conveys the core meaning of intense hatred, animosity, or deep-seated aversion between people. In the Quran, it appears primarily in contexts describing the hostility and enmity that exists between disbelievers, between different groups of opponents to Islam, or as a consequence of sin and disobedience that creates division among communities. This root emphasizes not just simple dislike but a profound antagonism that often manifests in hostile actions and is presented as a destructive force that God either casts between enemies or that results from turning away from divine guidance.