Stylistics Studies of the Holy Quran

Stylistics Studies of the Holy Quran

Lexical-morphological stylistics of verbs with the root "ا-م-ن" in Surah Al-Baqarah

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Assistant professor, Department of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Ayatollah Boroujerdi University, Boroujerd, Iran
2 Associate professor, Department of Quranic and Hadith Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Ayatollah Boroujerdi University, Boroujerd, Iran
3 Master's student in Quranic Sciences and Hadith at Ayatollah Borujerdi University (RA)
Abstract
Stylistics is a branch of linguistics and literature that examines linguistic choices, stylistic features of texts, and their impact on meaning and communication with the audience. Neglecting these principles, particularly in the translation and interpretation of sacred texts such as the Quran, may lead to misinterpretations. One significant topic in this field is the analysis of the structure of Form IV verbs Bāb Afʿāl derived from the root "ا-م-ن" in Sūrat al-Baqarah. At first glance and in many commentaries, this structure is considered equivalent to "bringing about faith." However, a lexico-morphological stylistic analysis reveals that this structure possesses a broader semantic capacity and accommodates diverse meanings based on the verse's context. This research, conducted with a stylistic approach, aims to provide a precise and comprehensive analysis of the Form IV verb structure Bāb Afʿāl of the root "ا-م-ن" and to uncover its fundamental meaning within the Quranic context. The research methodology is descriptive-analytical, and the data have been examined with a systematic and meticulous approach. The results of this study indicate that among the various meanings of Form IV verbs Bāb Afʿāl, three key meanings (wājidiyyat), and (muṭāwaʿat) are more readily acceptable and substantiated for this structure in Sūrat al-Baqarah than other meanings.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 19 August 2025

  • Receive Date 11 June 2025
  • Revise Date 19 August 2025
  • Accept Date 19 August 2025
  • Publish Date 19 August 2025