z-n-m

Description

The Arabic root ز-ن-م (z-n-m) appears in the Quran in Surah Al-Qalam (68:13) in the word "zanīm," describing a person who is utterly base, contemptible, or of spurious origin. The core semantic meaning relates to someone who is fundamentally defective in character, often implying illegitimacy of birth or a person who is worthless and despicable in their moral qualities. In its Quranic context, it serves as one of multiple negative attributes condemning a specific type of opponent to the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing the depths of their moral corruption and unworthiness.