s-'-q

Description

The Arabic root صعق (s-'-q) primarily conveys the meaning of a sudden, overwhelming shock or stunning blow, most commonly associated with thunderbolts and lightning strikes. In the Quran, this root appears in contexts describing both physical phenomena (actual thunderbolts) and divine punishment or overwhelming spiritual experiences that strike people unconscious or cause death, such as when Moses fell unconscious at Mount Sinai or when nations were destroyed by catastrophic sounds. The root emphasizes the instantaneous, paralyzing nature of divine power that can strike suddenly and leave humans helpless, serving as a reminder of God's absolute authority over creation and human mortality.