h-n-k

Description

The Arabic root ح-ن-ك (ḥ-n-k) carries the core meaning of controlling, manipulating, or gaining mastery over something, particularly through subtle influence or deception. In the Quran, it appears in Surah Al-Isra (17:62) where Iblis (Satan) vows to lead astray humanity, using a form that suggests he will gain complete control over them or bend them to his will. This root conveys the insidious nature of satanic influence, emphasizing how the devil seeks not just to mislead but to thoroughly dominate and manipulate human behavior away from righteousness.