gh-s-s

Description

The Arabic root غصص (gh-s-s) conveys the core meaning of something getting stuck in the throat, causing choking, difficulty in swallowing, or intense constriction. In the Quran, it appears in Surah Ibrahim (14:17) describing the agonizing punishment of disbelievers who will attempt to drink scalding water but can barely swallow it due to the choking sensation. This root emphasizes the physical and psychological torment of the punishment, illustrating the severe consequence of rejecting divine guidance through a vivid image of suffocation and distress.