Stylistics Studies of the Holy Quran

Stylistics Studies of the Holy Quran

Dynamic Conceptualizion of Zaraba Material in the Qur'an with the cognitive view of Talmy

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Doctoral student in Arabic Language and Literature, Kharazmi University
2 Associate Professor in Arabic language and literature, Assitant Professor
3 Assitant Professorin Arabic language and literature, ,Faculty memer of Kharazmi university
Abstract
Humanity has long understood movement through its physical presence in the universe. In the modern century, Talmy (a professor of linguistics and philosophy at New York University) has pioneered a systematic structure of the way movement is present in speech. Using his theories in analyzing movement schemas provides us with a better and easier understanding of the verses of the Quran. Zarba by 58 is used in the Quran to express various issues such as describing the condition of the people of hell, hell, the miracles of the prophets, the story of Prophet Ebrahim (peace be upon him), the veil, and so on. A better understanding of these fundamental concepts reveals the necessity of explaining the motor schemas of Zaraba. Therefore, the present study examines the application of Zaraba in the Quran using a descriptive-analytical method based on Talmy's cognitive theory, which explains the characteristics of the schemas in two ways, leading us to cognitive analyses and then to the conceptualization of Zaraba. First, through the analysis of the schemas and a detailed examination of the components and patterns. As we see in Surah Taha/77, Al-Baqarah/60, and Al-Safat/93, a new understanding of the verse is achieved despite the sensory and familiar meaning of Zaraba. Second, paying attention to the combination of components in addition to their individual characteristics has led to the production of a new meaning. As we see in Surah Al-Zukhraf/5, Ra'd/17, and Al-Kahf/11, which respectively mean to deprive, to reveal, and to put to sleep.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 10 September 2025

  • Receive Date 30 October 2024
  • Revise Date 14 February 2025
  • Accept Date 15 February 2025
  • Publish Date 10 September 2025