dh-h-b

Description

The Arabic root ذهب (dh-h-b) carries two primary semantic meanings in the Quran: the verb "to go/depart/remove" and the noun "gold." The core concept connects physical movement or departure with something of value, where the verbal forms describe the going away or removal of things like grief, blessings, light, or people, while the nominal form refers to gold as a precious metal mentioned in descriptions of Paradise and worldly adornment. This dual meaning is significant in Quranic discourse as it links the transient nature of worldly existence (things that "go away") with material wealth (gold), emphasizing the temporary nature of earthly treasures versus eternal spiritual realities.