kh-l-t

Description

The Arabic root خلط (kh-l-t) carries the core meaning of mixing, blending, or joining together different elements or substances. In the Quranic context, this root appears in both literal applications, such as the mixing of crops and water absorption in agricultural imagery, and metaphorical uses, including the mingling of righteous and wrongful deeds, the joining of business partners or associates, and the intertwining of different groups or communities. The concept emphasizes how distinct entities can become combined or integrated, whether in physical, social, or moral dimensions, often highlighting either the inseparability of mixed elements or the need to distinguish between what should and should not be combined.