dh-kh-r

Description

The Arabic root ذخر (dh-kh-r) carries the core meaning of storing, hoarding, or laying up provisions for future use. In its Quranic context, it refers to what people accumulate and store away, whether material wealth or deeds, often with the connotation of treasuring something for oneself. This root emphasizes the concept of preparation and reservation, particularly highlighting the spiritual significance of what humans choose to store up for themselves in this life versus what awaits them in the hereafter.