کلام میں اصلاحِ تعبیر کے نبوی مَنہج کا تحقیقی و تجزیاتی مطالعہ

The Prophetic Approach to Rectifying Terminology: A Scholarly Investigation

Abstract

This research paper explores a pivotal dimension of the Prophetic (PBUH) educational system, categorized as "Linguistic Refinement" (Islah-e-Tabeer) and "Refining Discourse." The primary objective is to highlight the methodologies through which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) replaced ignorant, polytheistic, and psychologically negative expressions with alternatives that safeguard the Oneness of God (Tawheed) and human dignity. Employing a descriptive and analytical research methodology, the study examines selected instances from the Holy Quran and authentic Hadith sources where the Prophet (PBUH) directly intervened in language usage. The core discussion is structured into four major dimensions: creedal and faith-based rectifications (e.g., the structural transition from Waw to Thumma), refinement of psychological states (substituting Khabith with Laqis), intellectual re-formation of social terms (redefining Raqoub and Sur'ah), and the correction of communicative and legal terminology. The findings demonstrate that the Prophetic (PBUH) reformative approach was not merely a linguistic correction but a holistic transformation of thought and perception. By utilizing the 'Principle of Substitution,' 'Linguistic Psychology,' and 'Conceptual Re-contextualization,' the Prophet (PBUH) established a communication system that ensures self-esteem and social harmony. The study concludes that adhering to this Prophetic model is essential for addressing contemporary linguistic challenges and communication crises in the digital era.