gh-l-q

Description

The Arabic root غلق (gh-l-q) carries the core meaning of closing, shutting, or locking something securely. In the Quranic context, it appears most famously in Surah Yusuf where it describes Zulaykha closing and locking the doors when attempting to seduce Prophet Yusuf, emphasizing both the physical act of securing the doors and the deliberate, determined nature of her action. The root conveys a sense of complete closure and confinement, suggesting not just a simple shutting but a deliberate blocking of exit or entry.