r-'-d

Description

The Arabic root رعد (r-'-d) carries the core meaning of thunder, both as the natural phenomenon and its associated sounds of rumbling and roaring. In the Quran, this root appears primarily in reference to thunder as a manifestation of Allah's power and majesty in nature, often paired with lightning (البرق) to demonstrate divine signs and inspire awe and fear in believers. The word also gives its name to Surah Ar-Ra'd (Chapter 13, "The Thunder"), where thunder is described as glorifying Allah with His praise, emphasizing how even natural forces are submissive to and worship the Creator.