Question: What are the differences between the words “Qalb”, “Fu’aad” and “Lubb” as used in the Qur’an?
Answer: As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
The Qur’an expresses the word “heart” using different Arabic words at different times; these can mostly be summed up as the Arabic words qalb, fuaad and lubb. Since in the Arabic language, there is no such thing as an exact synonym, there are subtle differences in the root meanings and indications given by the different words that must be understood if one wants to understand the nuances of the Qur’anic message. W