n-d-m

Description

The Arabic root ندم (n-d-m) conveys the core meaning of remorse, regret, and repentance over past actions or decisions. In the Quranic context, it typically describes the deep regret experienced by disbelievers and wrongdoers on the Day of Judgment when they realize the consequences of their choices, as well as the regret felt by those who failed to follow divine guidance. This root emphasizes the emotional and psychological dimension of recognizing one's mistakes, often appearing in contexts that warn believers to act righteously before reaching a point of irreversible regret in the Hereafter.