r-h-b

Description

The Arabic root رحب (r-h-b) carries the core meaning of spaciousness, vastness, and breadth, both in physical and metaphorical dimensions. In the Quranic context, it often describes the earth's expansiveness that becomes constraining despite its vastness when believers face trials or when wrongdoers feel trapped by their guilt, emphasizing that physical space cannot provide refuge from spiritual distress. The root also extends to the concept of welcoming with an open heart or spacious reception, connecting physical breadth to generous hospitality and acceptance.