j-s-m

Description

The Arabic root جسم (j-s-m) carries the core meaning of physical body, substance, or corporeal form, emphasizing the material and tangible nature of something. In the Quran, it appears in contexts that highlight the physical stature or bodily appearance of individuals, such as describing Talut's (Saul's) impressive physique as a sign of his leadership qualification, and referring to the preserved body of Pharaoh as a physical sign for future generations. The root underscores the Quranic distinction between the physical, material realm and spiritual realities, often used to demonstrate that outward physical attributes alone do not determine true worth or serve as divine signs of deeper truths.