m-l-l

Description

The Arabic root م-ل-ل (m-l-l) in the Quran primarily conveys the concept of religion, religious way, or creed, particularly referring to established faith traditions and their prescribed practices. It appears most notably in references to the religion of Abraham (millat Ibrahim) and denotes a complete system of belief and worship that communities follow. The root carries the sense of a divinely ordained path or tradition that is dictated or prescribed, emphasizing the continuity of monotheistic faith across prophetic messages and the importance of adhering to authentic religious teachings.