n-q-b

Description

The Arabic root نقب (n-q-b) carries the core meaning of penetrating, piercing through, or searching deeply into something, whether physically or metaphorically. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts describing both the act of traveling through and exploring lands (as when people search through territories) and the concept of leaders or chiefs (nuqabā') who penetrate deeply into the affairs of their people. The semantic connection between these uses lies in the idea of going through or into something thoroughly, whether it's physical space, investigative exploration, or deep involvement in leadership responsibilities.