r-h-t

Description

The Arabic root رهط (r-h-ṭ) fundamentally refers to a group of men or a clan, typically numbering between three and ten members, often united by kinship or tribal bonds. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts describing family groups, tribal leaders, or bands of men who hold social influence or act collectively, such as the group that plotted against Prophet Salih or references to family units in stories of the prophets. The term carries significance in highlighting the social structures of Arabian society and the collective responsibility or action of kinship groups, whether in righteous or corrupt endeavors.