k-m-l

Description

The Arabic root كمل (k-m-l) conveys the core meaning of completeness, perfection, and bringing something to its full measure or intended state. In the Quranic context, this root emphasizes divine completion and perfection, most notably in verse 5:3 where Allah declares "This day I have perfected for you your religion," signifying that Islam has been brought to its complete and perfect form. The root carries theological weight by indicating that what Allah completes lacks nothing and needs no addition, reflecting both quantitative fullness and qualitative excellence.