l-f-h

Description

The Arabic root لفح (l-f-ḥ) conveys the core meaning of scorching heat that strikes or touches the face, particularly intense flames or hot wind that burns upon contact. In its Quranic usage, it describes the tormenting punishment of Hellfire, specifically how the flames will scorch the faces of its inhabitants, emphasizing the direct, painful contact between the damned and the Fire. This root intensifies the visceral imagery of divine retribution by focusing on the immediate, searing impact of punishment rather than mere proximity to fire.