The Specificity of Particles of Meaning and the Concept of Shift in the Qur'anic Text

Abstract

God Almighty revealed His Noble Book as a miracle to all of humanity, in their languages and modes of expression. Its miraculous nature is evident in its imagery, style, and choice of words, all harmoniously aligned with the meanings of the blessed verses. The Qur'anic expression is woven from words and structures intended to lead, through their composition and understanding, to a higher and nobler purpose: the comprehension of the meanings of the Holy Qur’an, acting upon them, and uncovering the secrets of its linguistic miracle.

From this, we understand that studying the specificity of particles of meaning (ḥurūf al-maʿānī) in Qur'anic expression is a comprehensive and significant topic, as it explores the profound meanings of these particles within the Qur'anic text and reveals their secrets. Therefore, the ultimate goal of scholars, exegetes, and researchers engaged with the Qur'anic text has been to uncover the linguistic miracle of this wise Book.

Accordingly, the title of the research is: "The Specificity of Usage and the Concept of Qur'anic Shift in Particles of Meaning." The central question is: Does the Qur’an prefer one particle over another, one word over another, or one form over another? Or does each particle have its own unique specificity? This is what the research aims to answer, God willing.

The research is divided into three main sections:

1. The Specificity of Usage and the Concept of Shift in Prepositions (ḥurūf al-jarr)
2. The Specificity of Usage and the Concept of Shift in Conjunctions (ḥurūf al-ʿaṭf)
3. The Specificity of Usage and the Concept of Shift in Oath Particles (ḥurūf al-qasam)

Finally, the conclusion presents the most prominent findings of the research, followed by a list of the sources that were utilized in completing the study.