m-kh-d

Description

The Arabic root م-خ-ض (m-kh-ḍ) conveys the core meaning of shaking, churning, or violent agitation that produces a result, similar to churning milk to extract butter. In the Quranic context, it specifically refers to the intense pains and contractions of childbirth (makhāḍ), appearing in Surah Maryam when Mary experiences labor pains under the palm tree. This usage emphasizes both the physical turmoil and the transformative process through which new life emerges, connecting the natural struggle of childbirth to broader themes of divine creation and human vulnerability.