Why did the Holy Qur’an use the expression "taste" (dhawq) in the context of death and torment, such as "taste of death" (dhā’iqat al-mawt), "taste the touch of Saqar" (dhūqū massa Saqar), "taste the torment of burning" (dhūqū ‘adhāb al-ḥarīq), and "that they may taste the torment" (li-yadhūqū al-‘adhāb)?
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"Taste" in Arabic refers to the sense that distinguishes the properties of edible substances by the mouth and tongue. It is used metaphorically to express the intensity of the torment experienced by the disbeliever. In this context, using "taste" is stronger than "touch," and this is common in the Arabic language.
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