Morphological and syntactic semantics of lexical polysemy in the Quran using 'fitna' as a case study

Zakaria, Noor Hafizzah and Yaacob, Solehah@Nik Najah Fadilah (2025) Morphological and syntactic semantics of lexical polysemy in the Quran using 'fitna' as a case study. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10 (S133). pp. 33-38. E-ISSN 2398-4287

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Abstract

This study examines the lexical polysemy of the Arabic term Fitna in the Quran, emphasizing morphological and syntactic analysis. Using Fitna as a case study, we demonstrate how specific grammatical forms and syntactic positions signal distinct meanings such as trial, persecution, temptation, discord, and punishment. Through classical lexicons and Quranic verses, this research concludes that diverse meanings of Fitna share the common concept of testing or affliction. The findings highlight the importance of linguistic context in ensuring accurate Quranic interpretation in exegesis.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Lexical Polysemy; Quranic Semantics; Morphological analysis; Syntactic analysis
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6001 Arabic > PJ6073 Language P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6106 Arabic Language - Grammar (Nah'w) P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6131 Arabic Language - Morphology P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6142 Arabic Language - Noun
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Arabic Language and Literature Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Solehah Yaacob
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2025 12:06
Last Modified:	17 Jul 2025 12:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122087

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