d-h-y

Description

The Arabic root د-ه-ي (d-h-y) carries the core meaning of calamity, disaster, or a severe affliction that overwhelms someone. In its Quranic usage, it describes something more grievous or catastrophic, typically referring to punishment or tribulation that surpasses previous difficulties in intensity. This root emphasizes the escalating severity of consequences, particularly in contexts warning about divine retribution or the gravity of disbelief compared to worldly hardships.