Phonetic Effect on the Semantic and Interpretive Understanding of Al-Baqarah Chapter in the Holy Quran

Authors

  • Hanaa M Al-Shloul

    Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan
  • Duaa K Talafha

    Department of English Language and Translation, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan
  • Abdelrazzaq Tahat

    Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i2.7816
Received: 19 November 2024 | Revised: 9 December 2024 | Accepted: 11 December 2024 | Published Online: 5 February 2025

Abstract

Phonetic analysis is an essential tool for understanding the profound aesthetics of the Quranic language. When studying the sounds in Al-Baqarah chapter, for example, we can discover the strong relationship between sound and meaning, which enhances the reader’s experience and brings them closer to the meanings of the verses. The Arabic language is characterized by unique phonetic features, such as laryngeal sounds and emphatic consonants, which are used to enhance the expressiveness of the text and add depth to it. Indeed, the precise pronunciation of these sounds during the recitation of the Quran greatly affects the listener’s perception and understanding of the message of Al-Baqarah chapter. Following Halliday and Hassan (1979) theory of discourse analysis, the researcher were able to provide wider layers of interpretations apropos of the peculiar Arabic phonetics and their role in adding shades of meanings to the verses under study. This study provides a comprehensive exploration of how phonetic elements and phonetic harmony influence the formation of intended meanings, which contributes to enriching the interpretation of Al-Baqarah chapter. The study focuses on phonetic analysis in Quranic linguistics, and phonetic elements in Al-Baqarah chapter, in addition to the effect of phonetics on the semantic, interpretive, and grammatical meaning in Al-Baqarah chapter.

Keywords:

Phonetic Analysis; Laryngeal Sounds; Semantic Meaning; Al-Baqarah Chapter; Emphatic Consonants; Onomatopoeias

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Al-Shloul, H. M., Talafha, D. K., & Tahat, A. (2025). Phonetic Effect on the Semantic and Interpretive Understanding of Al-Baqarah Chapter in the Holy Quran. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(2), 355–372. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i2.7816

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