m-l-h

Description

The Arabic root م-ل-ح (m-l-h) carries the core meaning of saltiness and salt water, appearing in the Quran to describe the salty, bitter quality of sea water (al-milh) in contrast to fresh, sweet water (al-'adhb). This root is used in verses discussing Allah's creation and control over the two bodies of water that do not mix despite meeting, emphasizing divine power over nature and the provision of both drinkable water and the salty seas that contain marine resources. The distinction between salty and fresh water serves as a sign (ayah) of God's wisdom in creating balanced natural systems that sustain life.