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The functions of pragmatic linguistics in interpreting the pre-Islamic commentary: A critical reading of Labid bin Rabi’ah’s commentary
Within the framework of the tireless quest to understand the depths of ancient literary texts, this study stands out as a serious attempt to analyze the commentary of Labid bin Rabiah Al-Amiri, from the perspective of pragmatic linguistics, in an effort to uncover the hidden connotations and contextual meanings it contains. This is done by adopting the deliberative approach to analysis, which allows us to focus on the speech acts and the cultural and social context of the text, with the aim of providing an in-depth critical reading of the text, revealing the hidden connotations and contextual meanings. Based on the theoretical foundations of pragmatic linguistics, in this study we will address the theoretical concepts of speech acts and context, and we will apply these concepts to the Mu’allaqah of Labid ibn Rabi’ah, with the aim of analyzing the hidden connotations and contextual meanings in the text, which allows us to provide a deeper insight into the linguistic structure and the meanings inherent in the Mu’allaqah. The study includes theoretical and applied investigations. The theoretical sections will address the theoretical concepts of pragmatic linguistics. Applied investigations will apply these concepts to Labid bin Rabia’s hanging, with the aim of revealing the hidden connotations and contextual meanings in the text, and highlighting the importance of pragmatic linguistics in understanding ancient literary texts. Through the analysis, we hope to provide a qualitative addition to the field of literary studies, by revealing the hidden connotations and contextual meanings in Labid bin Rabi’a’s commentary, and providing a deeper insight into the linguistic structure and latent meanings of the commentary.
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Integration of Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence
Linguistics is a vital field that explores the structure, functions, and use of language in human communication. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a major technological advancement aimed at replicating human cognitive and linguistic abilities. With the rapid growth of intelligent systems, there is an increasing need to integrate linguistic knowledge with computational models and algorithms to create systems capable of understanding and processing natural language in a human-like manner. This integration extends beyond practical applications—such as machine translation, intelligent assistants, and text analysis—to reshaping theoretical perspectives on language, communication, and meaning. Linguistics provides AI with frameworks for understanding syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, while AI offers linguists computational tools and empirical methods that open new avenues for research and innovation. Studying the intersection of linguistics and AI is important for advancing knowledge and fostering technological innovation, with positive implications for education, media, and advanced digital industries. This research examines the synergy between linguistic theories, including generative grammar, semantics, and pragmatics, and AI strategies such as machine learning and natural language processing.
Linguistic Analysis of Linguistic Evidence in Criminal Cases: An Applied Study of Written Threat Letters
This study seeks to explore the role of forensic linguistics in examining written threat messages, treating them as texts that may contain linguistic clues capable of revealing the identity of their authors. In this sense, language is not only a means of communication but can also function as evidence with judicial value. The research is based on a small dataset consisting of five Arabic dialects (Egyptian, Gulf, Algerian, Levantine, and Iraqi), in order to highlight how threat expressions vary across regions. The analysis focused on the lexical level (vocabulary and semantic fields), the syntactic level (types and structures of sentences), and the pragmatic level (the distinction between direct and indirect threats and the strategies of intimidation). The study also examined the concept of the “linguistic fingerprint,” referring to stylistic and dialectal features that distinguish one author’s writing from another, thereby giving forensic linguistic analysis practical relevance in investigations. The findings indicate that threat messages are generally characterized by brevity, sharp tone, and a concentration of intimidating vocabulary, with frequent use of conditional and imperative sentences. Moreover, the results revealed significant variation among dialects, suggesting promising avenues for further research on forensic texts in the Arab context.
Gender Distinction in Deictic Systems in Arabic and the Semitic Languages: A Comparative Analysis within Structural and Functional Linguistics
This study examines gender distinction in demonstrative elements across Arabic and other Semitic languages, including Akkadian, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Ugaritic, Mandaic, Old South Arabian, and Classical Arabic. Within the framework of structural and functional approaches. It provides a comparative linguistic analysis of the morphological structure and semantic functions of these demonstratives, the research focuses on the structural and semantic comparison of these elements, Findings indicate a shared Semitic origin for demonstratives, reflected in consistent gender marking patterns, while phonological, morphological, and syntactic differences reflect historical and dialectal development. The combination of structural and functional analyses provides a comprehensive understanding of both form and meaning, highlighting the role of demonstratives in literary and religious texts.
Tracing the Shift from Inscription to Narrative: Linguistic Tools in Historical Textual Interpretation
This study explores the role of linguistics in reading historical documents, from early inscriptions to modern narrative forms. Language is not merely a medium that records history; it is a constitutive tool for shaping identity, meaning, authority, and collective memory. The research applies a linguistic-historical approach, analyzing inscriptions, manuscripts, official documents, and contemporary historical novels. Findings indicate that inscriptions served as instruments of political legitimacy and religious authority, while manuscripts contributed to the construction of cultural and scientific narratives. Official documents reveal the tension between political discourse and popular memory, whereas the novel reinterprets history through aesthetic and resistant language. This study explores the role of linguistics in reading historical documents, from early inscriptions to modern narrative forms. Language is not merely a medium that records history; it is a constitutive tool for shaping identity, meaning, authority, and collective memory. The research applies a linguistic-historical approach, analyzing inscriptions, manuscripts, official documents, and contemporary historical novels. Findings indicate that inscriptions served as instruments of political legitimacy and religious authority, while manuscripts contributed to the construction of cultural and scientific narratives. Official documents reveal the tension between political discourse and popular memory, whereas the novel reinterprets history through aesthetic and resistant language.
Applied Linguistics and its Role in Reducing Medical Errors Resulting from Communicative Defects
This article aims to highlight the vital importance of the language used in medicine, particularly from a terminological perspective. It also seeks to foster cooperation between clinical practitioners and linguists—specifically applied linguists—within an interdisciplinary framework. The goal is to enrich the medical field with terminology that minimizes medical errors resulting from communication breakdowns, ensuring that these practical challenges serve as the fundamental starting point for scientific research in both theory and practice.
How Linguistics Connects with Anthropology: Epistemological and Cognitive Dimensions
Ferdinand de Saussure brought a scientific revolution to linguistic and literary studies by giving linguistic study an objective scientific imprint, treating it like any natural phenomenon. Following the scientific and cognitive development in the human sciences, linguistics began to open up to these fields, producing a new approach in linguistic studies. This approach is based on a critique of the methodological constraints of structuralism, leading to a transformed view of language: it came to be seen as a semiotic system developed to achieve multiple goals, foremost among them the function of social and cultural communication. Based on this epistemological perspective, several scholarly efforts emerged focusing on the relationship between humans and language. This interest provided a significant epistemological and cognitive boost, paving the way for the emergence of interdisciplinary or hybrid studies—commonly referred to as the “cross-fertilization of sciences”—including sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and anthropological linguistics. Accordingly, the topic of this study is framed as: How Linguistics Connects with Anthropology: Epistemological and Cognitive Dimensions. From this perspective, the following questions are posed: - What are the concepts of linguistics and anthropology? - What are the principles and foundations of both linguistics and anthropology? - To what extent is there cognitive and methodological interaction between linguistics and anthropology? - What concepts have emerged from this interaction? To answer these questions, the following plan has been adopted: - Definition of linguistics and anthropology - Principles and foundations of both linguistics and anthropology - The nature of the relationship between linguistics and anthropology
The Impact of Sibawayh's Linguistic Views on al-Shatibi's al-Maqasid al-Shafiya in Explaining al-Khulasa al-Kafiya
Sibawayh (d. 180 AH) is regarded as the leading authority among Arab grammarians and one of the foremost founders of Arabic linguistic studies. His book Al-Kitab became the primary reference upon which later generations of grammarians relied, particularly in subtle issues related to inflection (iʿrab) and indeclinability (binaʾ). His views had a profound influence on various grammatical works, including Al-Maqasid al-Shafiyah fi Sharh al-Khulasah al-Kafiyah by Imam al-Shatibi (d. 790 AH), one of the most important extensive commentaries on Ibn Malik’s Alfiyyah. This study examines the impact of Sibawayh’s grammatical opinions on the issues of indeclinability addressed in Al-Maqasid al-Shafiyah, by tracing the instances in which al-Shatibi relied on, discussed, or explicitly agreed with Sibawayh’s views. The study demonstrates that al-Shatibi was not merely a transmitter, but rather a critical analyst who compared the opinions of earlier scholars and expanded the scope of grammatical discussion, while showing particular regard for Sibawayh’s views as a foundational reference in matters of indeclinability. The significance of this research lies in highlighting an important aspect of grammatical transmission between the second and eighth centuries AH, illustrating the continuity of Sibawayh’s influence in later commentaries and the persistence of his methodological approach in grammatical theory. It also underscores al-Shatibi’s role in both preserving the grammatical heritage and re-presenting it through analytical refinement. Thus, the study goes beyond merely tracing influence to revealing the nature of the scholarly relationship between Sibawayh and al-Shatibi, thereby demonstrating the historical continuity and intellectual coherence of Arabic grammar across the centuries.
Geolinguistics in Libya: A Study of the Spatial Distribution of Languages and Dialects and the Impact of Geographic Location
This study aims to examine the functions of linguistics in geography by analyzing the spatial distribution of languages and dialects in Libya and creating a linguistic map illustrating the relationship between geographic features and linguistic diversity. The research employed a descriptive-analytical field methodology, collecting data from fifteen regions representing Libya’s three main territories (East, West, South) through questionnaires, interviews, and audio recordings. Preliminary results indicate that geographic factors, such as terrain, climate, and distance from urban centers, play a pivotal role in shaping Libyan dialectal landscapes and preserving linguistic distinctiveness in remote areas. Border regions exhibit greater dialectal diversity due to interaction with neighboring communities, while internal migration and media contribute to reducing dialectal differences between regions. The study recommends documenting and protecting local dialects within educational and cultural policies that consider Libya’s geographic and linguistic diversity.
Aesthetics of Sound and Rhythm in Light of Linguistic Analysis: The Poem "Al-Taghayyur" by the Omani Poet Said Al Dhafri as a Model
Modern Omani poetry is a fertile field for study, having witnessed a structural transformation in the poem from the traditional Khalili meter to Shi′ral−Taf′ilah. This research is based on the analysis of the poem "Al-Taghayyur" by the Omani poet Said Al Dhafri, according to the criteria of phonetic and rhythmic linguistic analysis. By employing a descriptive-analytical approach. The research confirmed the effectiveness of the phonetic level, where focusing on the smallest sound unit contributed significantly to the poetic text's capacity. The poem "Al-Taghayyur" was structured primarily on the Bahral−Ramal meter (Faˉ′ilaˉtun Faˉ′ilaˉtun Faˉ′ilaˉtun), demonstrating variations in its metrical foot. Furthermore, the poet leveraged syllabic rhyme to create extended rhythmic depth through internal structures. Al Dhafri also utilized the rhythm of parallelism (Al−Tawaˉzıˉ) to enrich the internal music, achieving a high degree of sonic engineering. Finally, repetition (Al−Tikraˉr) was employed skillfully in a consistent verbal style, serving to emphasize key aspects of the phrase rather than the phrase itself, thus avoiding monotony.
Halilou Hmadou's Elegiac Poem on (Haiya) Sheikh Aboubakar Haroun: A Pratical Study in the Light of the Structuralism
Structuralism is a holistic methodology from which most contemporary critical approaches emerged, and within its framework, the most prominent theories for discourse analysis crystallized. Structural theory in contemporary thought has become interwoven with all branches of human knowledge. Claude Lévi-Strauss, one of the pioneers of this approach, defines the purpose of structuralism as being "everything that possesses the character of a system." Through his research, he concluded that there are "unconscious, universal mental structures common to all human cultures despite their differences and disparities, and that the only means to uncover these structures is language." This is because each language possesses its own specificity, system, and rules amenable to linguistic description. From this standpoint, we can pose the fundamental questions: What is structuralism? What are the methods and mechanisms of structural analysis in analyzing poetic texts? What is the impact of the linguistic approach on the study of literary texts? We may also inquire: How have both the West and the Arabs contributed to building critical theory? Can Western structuralism be considered the fundamental cornerstone upon which Arabic structuralism was built? How can linguistic knowledge be utilized in the analysis of poetic discourse to identify its characteristics? This study aims to uncover the nature of the interdisciplinary synergy between linguistics and contemporary critical methodologies, the extent of the influence of Saussure an linguistics on them, and the linguistic roots from which structuralism extends. Furthermore, in this structural analysis of Halilou Hmadou's Elegiac Poem on (Haiya) Sheikh Aboubakar Haroun, we seek to reveal the capacity of structural analysis to study and analyze poetic discourse. We will employ various levels of linguistic analysis: the morphological level, the lexical level, the syntactic level, and the semantic level.
The Employment of Linguistics in Analyzing Digital Advertising Discourse: A Descriptive-Analytical Study
This research investigates the application of linguistics in the analysis of digital advertising discourse, with a particular focus on the linguistic, stylistic, and semantic structures through which advertisements fulfill their persuasive functions. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical methodology applied to a purposive sample of digital advertisements drawn from diverse sectors, including tourism, finance, cosmetics, food, and technology. The corpus was examined across multiple linguistic levels. The results demonstrate that digital advertising discourse is distinguished by brevity, the frequent use of imperative and declarative structures, and a reliance on rhetorical devices such as repetition, exaggeration, alliteration, and superlatives to enhance persuasive impact. The findings further reveal that colloquial and local dialects are strategically employed to foster intimacy and relatability with audiences, whereas standard language serves to project seriousness and credibility. Moreover, the analysis underscores that digital advertisements do not operate at the textual level alone but rather achieve their effectiveness through the multimodal integration of linguistic, visual, and auditory elements, which collectively reinforce the communicative power of the message.
Linguistics Between Structure and Function: A Journey Beyond Language – A Study of Selected Poetic Models".
This research seeks to explore the position of linguistics between structure and function, through a cognitive journey that transcends the formal limits of language toward its pragmatic and cultural dimensions. Linguistics, which was initially confined to the structural study of language as emphasized by Saussure, has expanded to examine the roles and functions of language in shaping meaning and human communication, as developed by Jakobson and the functionalist school. The study highlights the dynamic interaction between the structural levels of language (phonological, morphological, and syntactic) and its communicative functions (referential, expressive, and persuasive). This interaction reveals how language operates not merely as a formal system but as a cognitive and cultural tool. It also shows how modern approaches have moved beyond rigid structural analysis toward a broader perspective that links language to discourse, context, and the socio-cultural environment in which it operates. Methodologically, the research adopts a descriptive-analytical approach combined with functionalist perspectives in order to clarify the functions of linguistics in light of the duality of structure and function. It concludes that linguistics is no longer a neutral science restricted to describing language phenomena; rather, it has become an intellectual instrument for understanding human beings and their relationship with the world.
The Level of Linguistic Functions in Developing Linguistic، Pedagogical، and Research Competencies among Graduate Students from the Perspective of Faculty Members of the Department of Arabic Language and Postgraduate Students
This study aims to diagnose and assess the functional contribution of linguistics in developing linguistic، pedagogical، and research competencies، from the perspective of a sample that included both faculty members and postgraduate students in the Department of Arabic Language. The significance of the study stems from the scarcity of Arab studies that address the role of linguistic knowledge in developing competencies and its practical applications within the pedagogical، linguistic، and scientific-research domains. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical method and designed an electronic questionnaire consisting of multiple dimensions: (pedagogical competencies، scientific-research competencies، linguistic competencies) as the primary research tool. The sample included (29) postgraduate students and (19) faculty members. The data were collected، coded، processed، and statistically analyzed using SPSS software. The findings indicated a high level of the overall contribution of linguistic functions in developing competencies، with a mean score of (3.8603)، which represents a high degree of contribution. The most significant results can be summarized as follows: 1. Pedagogical competencies ranked first. 2. Scientific-research competencies ranked second. 3. Linguistic competencies ranked third. Additionally، no statistically significant differences were found at the (0.05) level between the responses of the participants across all domains due to the variable of gender. Likewise، no significant differences were found at the (0.05) level between the responses of the sample members in all domains due to the variable of educational qualification. However، differences with statistical significance were observed in favor of PhD holders in the research and scientific-research competencies، and in favor of MA holders in pedagogical competencies، whereas no significant differences were found in linguistic competencies. Furthermore، statistically significant differences emerged in favor of faculty members compared to postgraduate students in the overall competencies and in the three domains combined. The study concluded that the science of linguistics possesses a transformative potential in shaping and forming the language-learning experience، through highlighting the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application (the "implementation chasm"). This necessitates reconsideration in the design of curricula، re-establishment of language learning programs، and teacher training programs. In light of these findings، the study recommended the urgent need to enhance linguistic functions to achieve higher levels of competence development
The Impact of Qur’anic Structure on the Eloquence of the Arabic Language
The Qur’anic structure (al-nazm al-Qur’ānī) represents a transformative milestone in Arabic rhetoric. Before the Qur’an, Arabs evaluated eloquence mainly by verbal strength and natural taste, without recognizing the stylistic power of syntactic order. The Qur’an introduced a miraculous linguistic system distinguished by the precise arrangement of words, harmony of meanings, and coherence of expression. Although many studies have explored Qur’anic inimitability, few have specifically examined how its structural organization shaped Arabic eloquence and rhetorical sciences. This study asks: How did the Qur’anic structure influence the eloquence of the Arabic language? The research aims to (1) analyze the Qur’an’s role in the emergence and development of Arabic rhetorical sciences, and (2) identify how its unique order established new standards of clarity and expressiveness. Findings show that the Qur’an revolutionized rhetoric not merely in style but in intellectual approach—redirecting focus from verbal magnificence to contextual relations between words and meanings. Scholars studying the Qur’an’s syntax and stylistic features extracted core rhetorical principles such as precedence and delay, ellipsis and mention, brevity and elaboration, and figurative imagery. These rules were not formally defined before the Qur’an; they were derived from reflection on its linguistic precision and coherence. Ultimately, the Qur’anic structure deepened rhetorical perception, distinguishing between near and subtle meanings and fostering an advanced aesthetic sensibility that penetrates beyond words into the intricate harmony of linguistic composition.
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The methodology of Ibn al-Banna (d. 471 AH) in grammatical criticism of grammatical rulings and his critical choices in his book "Sharh al-Iyadah and the relationship of grammatical criticism rules to the Islamic sciences
This research aims to explore the methodology, approach, and style of Ibn al-Banna in critiquing grammatical judgments and issues, whether they involve expressions of acceptance and approval or expressions of rejection and weakening. It also seeks to examine Ibn al-Banna's choices and efforts in issuing critical judgments on grammatical issues and rulings. The research follows a descriptive analytical approach, investigating Ibn al-Banna's methodology, approach, and style in critiquing grammatical judgments and issues, as well as exploring the instances of his specific choices and efforts, through the terms he used to indicate that. The research revealed the quality of Ibn al-Banna's method, approach, and style in critiquing grammatical judgments and issues; thus, he does not issue a critical judgment on grammatical rulings and issues without analysis, commentary, justification, and mentioning the evidence that supports his critical judgment, and he has his own specific method and style in this regard. The research also shows that Ibn al-Banna has specific opinions and efforts, and that he sometimes uses clear terms indicating that this critical judgment is his own choice and preference, such as: (in my opinion, I have not heard, the choice, what we said, and there is further consideration in my view), and sometimes we can infer this from the context he presents when analyzing the issue at hand. The explanation of the elucidation by Ibn al-Banna expresses his method and style in critiquing grammatical judgments and issues, whether they involve expressions of acceptance and approval or expressions of rejection and weakening. He also has his own choices and efforts in issuing critical judgments on grammatical issues and rulings. The research also revealed a close relationship between the rulings of grammatical criticism and the sciences of Sharia, especially with regard to the words used in grammatical criticism, citing evidence from the Holy Qur’an, as well as citing some of the readings adopted in issuing rulings of grammatical criticism.
The Impact of Linguistics on the Structuralist Critical Approach: A Study and Analysis
This study examines the impact of linguistics on shaping the structuralist critical method, with a focus on its reception and application in modern Arab criticism. The research aims to clarify the relationship between linguistics and structuralism, and to explore the most prominent linguistic concepts that contributed to establishing the tools for structural analysis of literary texts. The study begins with an introduction, followed by the first chapter entitled “Linguistics and Its Developments”, which includes the development of linguistics after Saussure, the concept of the structuralist method, and the influence of the linguistic structuralist approach on analyzing the internal structure, symbols, rhythm, and semantic composition of texts. It then addresses the emergence of critical structuralism in the West, followed by the impact of linguistics on Arab structuralist criticism and how it adapted to the specificity of Arabic texts, thereby making analysis more effective and precise. The linguistic structuralist method has proven its effectiveness in analyzing both poetic and prose texts, with the potential to generalize it to modern Arabic literature. The chapter concludes by examining the relationship between linguistics and structuralism and its role in shaping the structuralist method. The second chapter provides an analytical application of the linguistic structuralist method to two poems by Badr Shakir al-Sayyab, by examining the levels of structural analysis through the phonetic, rhythmic, structural, and semantic composition of the three poems. The study concludes with a summary highlighting the most significant findings.
Sophistic Manifestations in the Poem 'The Sacred Valley' by Abu Muslim al-Bahlani - An Interdisciplinary Approach -
This research highlights intriguing parallels between Sufi discourse and modern physics, prompting an interdisciplinary approach to bridge the two fields. It addresses the fundamental gap between materialistic perspectives, which often dismiss Sufi views as illusory, and contemporary physics, which redefines concepts like existence and nothingness. The study explores major existential questions—such as the pre-Big Bang state, the universe's nature, and its fate—by integrating Sufi insights with empirical physics. Its methodology seeks common ground between the two disciplines through synthesis and inference. The core objective is to demonstrate that religion and science originate from a single source with no inherent contradiction. It argues that the lack of logical explanation for certain religious concepts does not justify rejection, as physics may later provide interpretations. The research also aims to offer a rational perspective that deepens understanding of the Creator through logical conceptualization. The analysis is based on Abu Muslim al-Bahlani's poem "The Sacred Valley" (over 1,500 verses), renowned for its Sufi contemplations on the universe through divine attributes. The study acknowledges its interpretations as provisional, merely attempting to bridge these fields of knowledge toward greater integration.
The Use of Repetition in Uncovering the Purposes of the Quran According to Al-Razi in His Interpretation "Mafatih al-Ghayb" - An Analytical Study –
The idea of the research is based on studying a method of uncovering the purposes of the Quran according to Al-Razi. The research problem is that the purposes of the Quran are the intent of Allah Almighty from His Holy Book, and to recognize these purposes, there must be methods that achieve and reveal them, which are diverse. Among these methods, the sciences of the Arabic language, with its roots and branches, come first. Hence, the problem arose; this research came to answer a central question. The research aims to clarify the function of repetition in uncovering the purposes of the Quran according to Al-Razi in his interpretation "Mafatih al-Ghayb". This requires defining the concept of repetition and the purposes of the Quran, and then clarifying the impact of repetition in revealing the purposes of the Quran according to Al-Razi, whether the repetition is between different surahs, within a single surah, among consecutive verses, or within a single verse. The research followed an analytical and deductive approach. The research reached several findings, the most important of which are: Al-Razi defined repetition as the reiteration of one letter or more, whether the reiteration is with the same wording or otherwise, to achieve a specific intended goal. Repetition, according to Al-Razi, indicates many Quranic purposes, the most prominent of which are: affirmation and exaggeration, then warning, encouragement, glorification and magnification, guidance, refutation, and others.
Language and its impact on the differences among jurists: an applied study
This study aims to shed light on an important aspect of Islamic legal deduction (ijtihād)—namely, one of the reasons behind juristic disagreement that arises from linguistic factors. It focuses on how variation in meaning of a single word, the multiplicity of its interpretations between literal and figurative usage, and the conflict between linguistic and legal conventions have led to diverse legal opinions among the established Islamic schools of thought. The study represents an effort to revive and clarify the intrinsic link between Islamic jurisprudence and the Arabic language and its sciences, highlighting the strong interdependence between them. Indeed, the process of juristic inference cannot be separated from a deep understanding of linguistic sciences, given that language serves as the vessel of Islamic law, and that the Sharia was revealed in the Arabic language. Thus, understanding Sharia is intrinsically tied to understanding the structures and implications of the Arabic language. This linguistic dimension has been a primary source of juristic disagreement due to divergent interpretations of texts from a linguistic perspective.
The Relationship Between Language and Jurisprudence
Redesigning Morphology Instruction through Game-Based Learning: Integrating Linguistic and Islamic Studies to Confront Curriculum Challenges in the Digital and AI Era
The rapid digital transformation and the advancement of artificial intelligence have urged Islamic higher education institutions to adopt an integrative pedagogical approach that bridges linguistic and Sharia studies. One persistent challenge is the gap between mastering Arabic and understanding Islamic sciences, particularly in teaching Arabic morphology (ṣarf). This study aims to redesign the teaching of morphology through a game-based learning approach (gamification) that integrates linguistic and Sharia dimensions in response to curriculum challenges in the digital era. Employing a quantitative method with a one-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design, the study involved 50 students from the Department of Arabic Language Education at Hasyim Asy‘ari University, Indonesia. Learning motivation was measured using a questionnaire based on the ARCS model (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction), and data were analyzed using the paired sample t-test. The results revealed a statistically significant difference (Sig. 2-tailed = 0.000 < 0.05), indicating that the gamified learning approach positively enhanced students’ motivation to learn morphology. The findings suggest that gamification is an effective pedagogical strategy for teaching Arabic morphology and can bridge the cognitive gap between linguistic and Islamic studies. This study contributes to developing integrative Islamic higher education curricula aligned with the demands of the digital and AI-driven era.
Semantic Structural Contextual Indicators and Their Impact on the Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an: A Theoretical and Applied Study
The problem of this study lies in the following main question, which the research seeks to answer: What is the role of semantic structural indicators in guiding the interpretive meanings of the Holy Qur’an? And how do these indicators enable a correct understanding of the divine intent while avoiding deviation in interpretation? Accordingly, this study aims to: identify the types of semantic structural indicators found in the Qur’an and highlight their impact on Qur’anic interpretation. The adopted methodology is the selective analytical approach, combining theoretical foundation with practical application, drawing upon the statements of Qur’anic commentators, and providing clear examples for each indicator. The study discusses the semantic structural indicators through four main sections, addressing the indicators of predication (isnād), specification (takhsīs), relation (nisbah), and dependency (tab‘iyyah), and their influence on the interpretation of the Qur’an. The study reached several conclusions, the most important of which are: That semantic structural indicators constitute one of the essential foundations relied upon by exegetes in understanding and interpreting the Qur’an. Neglecting these indicators leads to deficiencies in grasping the divine intent and may result in interpretive possibilities that deviate from the intended meaning. The study also recommends that students of knowledge pay due attention to the study of grammar and rhetoric in order to understand the meanings of the Qur’an accurately, to encourage specialized research on the impact of structural indicators in interpretation, and to emphasize the danger of superficial understanding of texts without consideration of context and meaning.
Employing Digital Storytelling to Achieve Cultural Competence among Non-Native Arabic Learners: A Descriptive Study
This descriptive study aims to explore the educational role of digital storytelling in enhancing cultural competence among non-native learners of Arabic. Drawing on second language acquisition theories and contemporary models of digital content design, the paper argues that teaching language without its accompanying culture may result in ineffective communication—especially for learners from culturally distant backgrounds. The study emphasizes the integration of cultural competence as a core component alongside linguistic competence in second language education. The paper highlights the structural and linguistic features of educational digital stories and their ability to simulate Arab social realities in engaging ways. It analyzes a sample digital story from an educational YouTube channel using a cultural content observation form. Key findings include the importance of incorporating cultural competence into Arabic language curricula for non-native speakers and using digital stories as purposeful educational tools-not merely for entertainment-while considering learners’ cultural backgrounds, cognitive styles, and language proficiency levels. Keywords: Digital storytelling, cultural competence, educational strategies, Quranic stories, linguistic interaction, narrative content, social context, cultural analysis.
Correcting Linguistic Performance in Religious Language: Al-Jazari's Al-Muqaddimah Al-Jazariyyah as a Model: A Study in the Light of Applied Linguistics
This research aims to identify the characteristics of sound linguistic performance in religious language and its correction methodology within Tajweed poems, examining its impact on correcting general Arabic performance due to the profound links between Sharia and linguistic sciences. The study employs a descriptive-analytical approach, using linguistic correction standards across phonetic, morphological, syntactic, orthographic, and semantic levels. The sample consists of "Al-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah" by Imam Ibn al-Jazari (d. 833 AH), a precise yet previously unexplored text in this context. Key findings reveal that Ibn al-Jazari addressed phonetics and phonology, including suprasegmental phonemes, while integrating morphological and syntactic levels to demonstrate their impact on meaning. The study highlights the uniqueness of Quranic orthography and its overlap with standard spelling. It concludes that correct performance is intrinsically linked to meaning, establishing general correction criteria such as analogy (Qiyas), constant practice, and avoiding affectation, thereby illustrating how religious Tajweed enhances general Arabic linguistic performance.
The issues of jurisprudence related to letters and nouns (ili, mʿ, ṯumwa) according to (Al-Muqri’) in his book (msayl alfiqh alaty tarjie 'iilaa alearabiati): A Study in Theoretical Foundations and Application of Cognitive Integration
Language is one of the most essential sciences in understanding the Quran and Hadith and their jurisprudence. This has resulted in an inseparable connection between Arabic sciences and Sharia sciences, including jurisprudence. This was clearly evident in Abu al-Hasan Al-Muqri’, in his book " msayl alfiqh alaty tarjie 'iilaa alearabiati " as he predates Al-Isnawi . The research problem was formed, which is to clarify this integration and precedence. It aims to shed light on his cognitive integration between syntax and jurisprudence, both in theory and application, through his discussion of particles and nouns (ila, ma‘a, thumma), adopting the descriptive method as the study approach. The research was presented in three sections, concluding with several results, including that the jurist's knowledge of Arabic syntax is indispensable; accordingly, (Al-Muqri’) first sought to establish a concise theoretical foundation for the linguistic indicator under consideration, then followed it with an application that suggests there is an integration between syntax and jurisprudence, clarifying what is grammatically incorrect. It became clear that jurists have their own conceptual system, whose philosophy is inseparable from Arabic, as seen in their use of the term (verb noun) for the (verbal noun) when it follows the preposition (ili), due to its indication of the event (action). And he would present the viewpoint of each party, explaining the reason behind what they held. He did not fail to point out the grammatical counterparts of the grammatical indicator, clarifying the linguistic differences and their impact on the jurisprudential ruling.
Cognitive Integration between the Arabic Language and Islamic Sciences: A Simple Interpretation of Al-Wahidi as a Model
This study explores the theme of “Epistemological Integration between Arabic Linguistic Sciences and Islamic Shari'ah Sciences in Tafsir: Al-Wahidi’s Al-Basit as a Model.” It aims to analyze the concept of integration between these fields within the realm of Quranic interpretation, through an in-depth examination of Imam Al-Wahidi’s exegesis Al-Basit, which stands as a rich classical example where linguistic and Islamic disciplines converge. The central research question focuses on how Al-Wahidi employed linguistic sciences—such as grammar, rhetoric, and semantics—alongside the principles of Islamic jurisprudence and Qur’anic recitations, to construct his exegetical methodology. It also investigates the extent to which this integrative approach is reflected in his interpretation of Qur’anic verses. The study adopts a comparative, analytical, and inductive methodology, by identifying and analyzing textual instances in which Al-Wahidi's interpretation demonstrates interdisciplinary integration. Practical examples are presented to illustrate the mechanisms of this synthesis. The significance of the research lies in its contribution to highlighting the scholarly value of Al-Basit, and in providing a valuable reference for students and researchers in the field of Tafsir. The work showcases a methodological model that combines linguistic and Islamic tools in interpreting the Qur’an, offering insights that can inspire contemporary exegetical projects.
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language to Students of Islamic Theology: A Case Study of the Faculty of İlahiyat, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University
Arabic is the indispensable key to accessing the primary sources of Islamic law—the Noble Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah—and therefore occupies a central place in the curricula of Sharia and Theology faculties across the Muslim world, including Türkiye. In recent years, increasing numbers of Turkish students with no prior grounding in Arabic have sought to pursue Islamic studies, giving rise to significant challenges in the effectiveness of Arabic language instruction at these institutions. This study investigates the extent to which Arabic language instruction in the preparatory program of the Faculty of Theology at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University integrates with, and adequately supports, the study of Sharia courses at the undergraduate level. It identifies the most pressing obstacles, evaluates the curriculum and pedagogical approaches, and examines how closely these approaches align with the linguistic demands of engaging with Islamic legal texts in their original form. The overarching research question is: How successfully do Arabic language programs for non-native speakers in faculties of theology—specifically at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University—prepare students to comprehend primary religious texts in Arabic? Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the research analyzes the objectives, content, teaching methods, and instructional resources of the Arabic program, alongside survey data gathered from both instructors and students. This dual perspective provides insight into the practical challenges faced in the classroom. The findings aim to contribute to the ongoing discourse on Arabic pedagogy within theological education, offering evidence-based recommendations for curriculum design and instructional strategies that better serve the needs of non-Arabic-speaking students in Islamic studies.
Counterfactual Mental Structures in the Qur’an: A Cognitive Approach within the Framework of Conceptual Blending Theory
Across the centuries, the Qur’an has remained a source of intellectual, spiritual, and practical inspiration. In every age, new facets of its inimitability emerge, extending beyond verbal eloquence and stylistic coherence to the mental architectures and conceptualizations woven into the text and shaping the cognitive and moral orientation of its recipients. Within this frame, the value of interdisciplinary inquiry—engaging insights from diverse fields—becomes clear, yielding a broader and deeper account of Qur’anic discourse. This study contributes to that trajectory by adopting a cognitive-linguistic approach grounded in Conceptual Blending Theory (Fauconnier & Turner). The theory elucidates how the mind builds complex mental models by linking multiple mental spaces. Among these models, counterfactuality merits special attention: structures that arise from envisioning alternatives to past events or states—expressed in formulations such as “what might have been”—which move beyond actuality toward possibility. While counterfactuality has often been defined in philosophy of language and linguistics as a mental supposition establishing a conditional relation between two non-actual events, viewing it through the lens of conceptual blending uncovers deeper cognitive mechanisms underlying the construction of alternatives and the emergence of meaning in the text. Accordingly, this study analyzes such structures in the Qur’an from a cognitive-linguistic perspective to illuminate new dimensions of inimitability in structure and meaning.
Epistemological Integration in the Literary Articles of Sheikh Abdul Latif Ahmed Al-Shuwairif: A Descriptive and Analytical Study
This study, aligned with the first thematic axis of the conference on the theoretical and epistemological foundations of integration between Arabic linguistic and Islamic sciences, aims to explore the theoretical and methodological bases for merging disciplines such as rhetoric, literature, and grammar with jurisprudence and Qur’anic exegesis. This is achieved through practical analyses of selected essays by Sheikh Abdul Latif Ahmed Al-Shuwairif. The study highlights Al-Shuwairif’s remarkable proficiency in epistemological integration, demonstrating his mastery of linguistic and Islamic sciences. This mastery has established him as a prominent figure in modern Libyan literary essay writing, with his articles uniquely integrating linguistic aesthetics, literary eloquence, Islamic sciences, history, philosophy, and sociology within a comprehensive epistemic vision. Despite the significance of this contribution, his writings have not received extensive academic attention. This study, therefore, addresses this gap by exploring how Al-Shuwairif achieved this integration and its impact on the appeal and effectiveness of his literary and religious discourse. A descriptive-analytical approach was adopted to examine a selected sample of Al-Shuwairif’s essays from his book “Models and Images.” The findings reveal Al-Shuwairif’s epistemological integration as a unique, creative model of scholarly innovation, moving beyond mere transmission to an encyclopedic literary-religious discourse. This approach deepens the Islamic message by connecting it to literature, language, and contemporary realities, enhancing its pedagogical and proselytizing impact, particularly in addressing societal issues and utilizing the essay as an effective educational tool, while also highlighting the aesthetic dimension of Islamic heritage. This study thus fills a research gap by providing an analytical framework for Al-Shuwairif’s integrative mechanisms and documenting a pioneering, understudied experience, thereby opening new avenues for interdisciplinary research in contemporary Islamic literature.
The integration of knowledge between Arabic language sciences and Islamic sciences in light of contemporary challenges
The cognitive integration between the sciences of the Arabic language and Islamic sciences, in light of contemporary challenges, represents one of the most significant research fields shaping knowledge and identity. This is due to the fundamental role of language in forming thought and culture, as language is the primary means of expression and dialogue. Without language, the development of knowledge and intellectual and cultural skills would not be possible. The international scientific conference, in which researchers, specialists, and academics participate, represents an important opportunity to present insights and ideas, unify concepts, and offer practical and beneficial recommendations in this regard.