j-b-t

Description

The Arabic root ج-ب-ت (j-b-t) appears in the Quran in reference to jibt, which denotes false objects of worship, idols, or superstitious beliefs that lead people astray from true monotheism. The term is used critically to describe vain and baseless practices or beliefs that contradict Islamic monotheism, particularly in the context of those who believe in or turn to false deities and divinatory practices. In its Quranic usage, jibt represents a serious religious deviation, grouping it alongside other forms of false worship that the Quran condemns as leading believers away from the worship of Allah alone.