kh-t-m

Description

The Arabic root خ-ت-م (kh-t-m) carries the core meaning of sealing, closing, or bringing something to completion, derived from the practice of placing a seal on a container or document to close and authenticate it. In the Quranic context, this root is predominantly used to describe Allah's sealing of hearts, ears, or eyes as a consequence of persistent disbelief and rejection of divine guidance, indicating a spiritual closure that prevents understanding and acceptance of truth. The root also appears in reference to Prophet Muhammad as the "seal of the prophets" (khatam al-nabiyyin), signifying his role as the final messenger and the completion of prophetic revelation.