h-q-q

Description

The Arabic root ح-ق-ق (h-q-q) conveys the fundamental meaning of truth, reality, and that which is established as right or just, forming one of the Quran's most essential concepts for distinguishing between truth and falsehood. In Quranic usage, it encompasses both ontological truth (what is real and certain) and moral righteousness (what is just and deserved), often describing God's revelations, promises, and judgments as al-haqq (the Truth/Reality) in contrast to falsehood (batil). The root's significance lies in its presentation of Islam as the religion of ultimate truth and reality, emphasizing that God, His message, the Day of Judgment, and divine recompense are all haqq—absolutely certain, morally right, and inescapably real.