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A Semantic Analysis of the Root [س-ل-م] and Its Derivatives in the Qur'an: A Case Study of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs Qur'an Translation Ramadhan, Rezky; Haeruddin, Haeruddin; Baso, Yusring Sanusi; Andi, Agussalim
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LITPAM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v6i1.4710

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In the Qur'an, changes in morphological patterns (wazan) not only produce grammatical variations, but also give birth to differences in meaning. One of the most productive roots in the Qur'an is the root [س-ل-م], which gives birth to various derivations. The word سلم is often interpreted in a limited way as "peace" or "Islam". This study aims to identify all derivations  of the root [س-ل-م], classify its morphological form, and analyze its core meaning and semantic development in the translation of the Qur'an of the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive design with a morpho-semantic approach. Data were collected through a documentation technique by tracing all Qur'anic verses containing derivatives of the root, then analyzed through the stages of identification, morphological classification, determination of core meaning, and contextual analysis. The results showed that the root س-ل-م (s-l-m) appeared 140 times with 16 derivative forms, dominated by the nominal form (112 data) rather than the verbal (28 data). Semantically, these roots form a network of meanings that include existential salvation, spiritual surrender, theological systems (Islam), collective identity (Muslim), social peace, and cosmic surrender. This study confirms that the concept of salvation in the Qur'an is multidimensional and linguistically structured.
From Melody to Modesty: The Semiotic Interplay of Sherine’s Abdel-Wahab's 'Kalam Eineh' and the Consumption of Abaya Trends on TikTok Inayah Amaliah Mutmainnah; Fitriani Fitriani; Haeruddin Haeruddin
Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Ma'arif NU (IAIMNU) Metro Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25217/jf.v10i2.6650

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This article discusses the semiotic meaning in the song Kalam Eineh by Sherine Abdel Wahab and its relationship to the phenomenon of using abaya on the TikTok platform as part of popular cultural representation. This research is in the realm of cultural and semiotic studies, with the aim of revealing how popular music and traditional fashion play a role in shaping social and ideological meanings in the digital space. This topic was chosen because the abaya trend on TikTok reflects the negotiation between tradition, modernity, and religious identity, which until now has rarely been studied in depth. The method used is descriptive qualitative with Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis which emphasizes three layers of meaning, namely denotation, connotation, and myth. To strengthen the validity of the analysis, this study also uses theoretical triangulation through Appadurai's view of mediascapes, Giddens on agency and structure, and Hall on representation and negotiation of meaning. The results of the study show that at the level of denotation, songs represent romantic expressions, while abaya serves as clothing; at the level of connotation, both feature symbols of lifestyle, identity, and piety. Meanwhile, at the mythical level, the abaya has undergone a transformation into a popular culture icon that naturalizes the ideology of religiosity, modernity, and aesthetics in digital culture. This research contributes to the study of popular culture and media by emphasizing the relevance of Barthes' semiotic theory in reading contemporary cultural texts in the era of social media.