kh-w-l

Description

The Arabic root خول (kh-w-l) carries the core semantic meaning of bestowal, granting, or conferring something upon someone, as well as denoting maternal relations (uncles and aunts from the mother's side). In the Quran, this root primarily emphasizes God's act of freely giving provisions, blessings, or authority to His creation without any obligation, highlighting divine generosity and grace. The connection between maternal kinship and bestowal may reflect the notion that maternal relatives are considered a gift or blessing granted to a person, while the theological usage underscores that all bounties ultimately come from God's voluntary conferment rather than human entitlement.