Analysis of the Role of Repetition in Activating Contemplation Processes in the Qur'an with Emphasis on Cognitive Approaches
Abstract
The repetition of words and verses in the Holy Qur'an is not merely a rhetorical feature; rather, it acts as an active mechanism within the cognitive structure of the text and plays a significant role in the process of contemplation (tadabbur). This article, based on library data, reputable scientific articles, and the application of cognitive psychology theories, employs a descriptive-analytical approach to examine various aspects of the role of repetition in activating contemplation in the Qur'an. According to the findings, repetition stimulates components such as selective attention, sustained focus, concept recall, and mental motivation in the audience. These components, considered as cognitive prerequisites for contemplation, are reinforced through the repetitive structures of Qur'anic verses, thereby facilitating a deeper and more enduring understanding of divine concepts. In this context, cognitive rationality serves as an intrinsic foundation for reflection, playing an intermediary role in transforming repetition into contemplation. The findings of this research indicate that repetition in the Qur'an operates not only for verbal emphasis but also as a cognitive and educational strategy that evokes active and sustained contemplation in the audience's mind.
Keywords: Holy Qur'an, repetition, contemplation, cognitive psychology, rationality.