q-d-h

Description

The Arabic root قدح (q-d-h) carries the core meaning of striking, igniting, or kindling a spark, typically in the context of striking stones together to produce fire. In the Quranic context, it appears in Surah Al-Waqi'ah (56:71) where humans are reminded of their ability to kindle fire from trees, serving as a sign of Allah's creative power and provision. This root emphasizes the act of initiating combustion and symbolizes human dependence on divinely-created natural resources for survival.