"دور السياق في استكشاف الأبعاد الدلالية لفاعل الفعل 'قال' ومشتقاته في سورة الكهف" (دراسة دلالية)

The Role of Context in Exploring the Semantic Dimensions of the Subject of the Verb Qāla and Its Derivatives in Surah al-Kahf (A Semantic Study)

Abstract

The Noble Qur’an is the divine book of Allah, illuminating minds and guiding hearts with its inimitable structure, profound meanings, and eloquent style. Among the prominent linguistic features it employs in presenting events and conveying dialogue are verbal expressions particularly the verb qāla (“he said”) and its derivatives which appear frequently in narrative contexts. Surah al-Kahf offers a rich example of such dialogic complexity, where the speaker may be explicitly stated or left implicit, raising a central semantic question: who is speaking? This study investigates the semantic role of context in identifying the subject of qāla in Surah al-Kahf, arguing that context is not a secondary element but a key interpretive tool for uncovering meaning and determining speaker identity. Using a semantic-analytical approach, the research examines how the presence or omission of the subject affects understanding of the verse. The study is structured into an introduction, two chapters, and a conclusion: the first chapter focuses on singular subjects-explicit and implicit-while the second addresses non-singular ones, with analytical insights provided throughout. The conclusion summarizes the main findings and emphasizes the significance of contextual analysis in Qur’anic interpretation.