quloob

Qu loob is the Arabic plural form of qalb, meaning heart. In many contexts, especially within Islamic literary and religious usage, quloob refers not only to the physical organ but also to the inner life: the seat of faith, intention, perception, and moral disposition. The term appears in religious, philosophical, and literary texts to describe how people think, feel, and respond to guidance and events.

Etymology and linguistic notes: Qalb comes from the Arabic root Q-L-B, which conveys flipping or turning, reflecting the idea that the heart’s state can change. The plural quloob is used to discuss multiple individuals’ inner states or to speak of the concept of the heart collectively in a community or discourse.

Religious context: In Islamic tradition, the qalb is often described as the center of belief and spiritual awareness, capable of being guided toward truth or hardened against it. The concept interacts with other inner aspects such as the nafs (self) and the ruh (spirit). Phrases about a “sound heart” or the heart turning toward faith are common in sermons, prayers, and exegesis. Qu loob thus functions as a symbolic term for moral and spiritual condition as much as for anatomy.

Cultural usage: Beyond theology, quloob appears in poetry, rhetoric, and everyday language in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures. The word has been borrowed into many languages with variations in spelling, often retaining the meaning of inner states or heartfelt sentiment.

See also: heart (anatomy); qalb (Arabic term); qalb and faith in Islamic thought.