b-k-m

Description

The Arabic root b-k-m (بكم) in the Quran carries the core meaning of muteness or the inability to speak, often used metaphorically to describe those who are spiritually deaf and unable to articulate truth or reason. In its Quranic context, this root typically appears in descriptions of disbelievers or hypocrites who, despite having physical faculties, are described as dumb alongside being deaf and blind, emphasizing their complete inability or unwillingness to perceive, comprehend, and express divine guidance. The term signifies not just physical muteness but a profound spiritual deficiency where one lacks the capacity to speak truthfully or bear witness to God's signs.