h-b-l

Description

The Arabic root ح-ب-ل (h-b-l) carries the core meaning of rope, cord, or something that connects or binds. In the Quran, it appears both literally referring to physical ropes (as in the magicians' ropes in the Moses narrative) and metaphorically for vital connections, such as the jugular vein representing the essence of life or the rope of Allah symbolizing adherence to divine guidance. This root emphasizes themes of connection, dependence, and the binding ties between God and humanity or between people themselves.