z-j-r

Description

The Arabic root زجر (z-j-r) carries the core meaning of forceful repulsion, driving away, or sharp rebuke that creates a deterrent effect. In the Quran, it appears in contexts ranging from the angels driving clouds, to the thunderous blast on the Day of Judgment, to the harsh reprimanding of those who reject truth. The root emphasizes both the physical act of forcefully pushing something forward or away and the psychological impact of stern warning or rebuke that is meant to restrain and prevent wrongdoing.