w-k-d

Description

The Arabic root و-ك-د (w-k-d) conveys the core meaning of strengthening, confirming, or making something firm and binding. In its Quranic usage, it relates to the concept of making covenants or pledges more emphatic and solemn, particularly in reference to oaths that have been reinforced or confirmed with deliberate emphasis. This root emphasizes the serious and binding nature of commitments made before God, highlighting the gravity of breaking deliberately strengthened promises or treaties.