k-w-d

Description

The Arabic root كود (k-w-d) conveys the core meaning of being on the verge of something or nearly happening, expressing imminent occurrence that almost takes place but stops just short of completion. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts describing moments of extreme intensity where something nearly happens—such as the heavens almost splitting apart from the majesty of Allah's attributes, or disbelievers almost attacking the Prophet due to their rage at the Quranic message. The root emphasizes the dramatic tension and gravity of these situations, highlighting how close certain momentous events came to occurring while underscoring divine control over their ultimate realization or prevention.