h-b-b

Description

The Arabic root ḥ-b-b (حبب) conveys the core meaning of love, affection, and endearment, encompassing both emotional attachment and preferential inclination toward something or someone. In the Quranic context, this root appears in 95 instances to describe various forms of love: the believer's love for Allah, Allah's love for the righteous, love between people, and also misguided love for worldly desires. The root's significance lies in establishing love as a fundamental principle of faith, distinguishing between praiseworthy love directed toward the divine and blameworthy love that leads to spiritual corruption.