l-h-d

Description

The Arabic root لحد (l-h-d) carries the core meaning of inclining, turning away, or deviating from a straight path, with connotations of bending or swerving sideways. In the Quran, it primarily describes deviation from truth, correctness, or the straight path of Islam, whether through distorting divine words, seeking wrong refuge, or turning toward falsehood. This root emphasizes the idea of veering off course rather than outright opposition, making it particularly significant for describing subtle corruptions of religious teaching or gradual straying from correct belief and practice.