The Diversity of Morphological Forms and Their Meanings for the Roots (H B B and K R H) in the Holy Quran

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Published
Aug 23, 2025

Abstract

Diversity in morphological forms is a key feature that enriches the language with abundant vocabulary and showcases its eloquence, as numerous words can emerge from a single root, each fitting its context harmoniously. This research explores how such diversity affects meaning production and its appropriateness for each context, focusing on two opposing roots in the Qur'an: H B B (love) and (K R H) (dislike). While the Qur'anic discourse equalizes these roots in the number of forms, there are differences in some types. These differences reflect the contrasting emotional causes: love arises from an emotional inclination toward comfort, while dislike is driven by aversion to something distressing. And Allah is All-Knowing

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