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A LINGUISTIC–SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF THE PHRASE LAA ILAHA ILLALLAH IN KITAB AT-TAWHID AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR ARABIC LANGUAGE EDUCATION Muhammad Nafis; Muhammad Azriel Dzikra Mirzady; Agung Pranoto Kadiatmaja
Al Ibrah: Journal of Arabic Language Education Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Al Ibrah: Journal of Arabic Language Education
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/jale.v8i2.8309

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This study examines the linguistic and semantic structure of the phrase Laa Ilaha Illallah as presented in Kitab at-Tawhid by Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab and explores its implications for Arabic language education. Employing a qualitative linguistic research design with a descriptive–analytical approach, the study analyzes how grammatical structure contributes to meaning construction in classical Arabic texts. The primary data consist of the phrase Laa Ilaha Illallah and its explanations in Kitab at-Tawhid, which is treated as a source of authentic classical Arabic language data rather than as a purely theological work. The findings show that the phrase is built upon a distinctive grammatical structure combining total negation through lā an-nāfiyah lil-jins and exclusive affirmation through exception (istithnā’). This structure produces semantic restriction (ḥaṣr) that is encoded directly in the syntactic configuration, demonstrating how meaning in Arabic is often conveyed through grammatical mechanisms rather than lexical elaboration. The analysis of Kitab at-Tawhid further reveals consistent patterns of linguistic explanation, including structural emphasis and repetition, which function to stabilize semantic interpretation in classical Arabic discourse. From an educational perspective, the study highlights the pedagogical potential of using linguistically rich classical expressions as instructional resources in Arabic language education. The phrase Laa Ilaha Illallah provides an effective example for teaching Arabic grammar, semantics, and reading comprehension in an integrated and contextualized manner. By emphasizing the relationship between grammatical form and meaning through authentic texts, this study contributes to the development of more analytical, meaningful, and text-based approaches to Arabic language teaching.
A Classical Study on Istighāthah and the Boundaries of Shirk in Islamic Creed Alya Fasya; Annafi'atuz Zahro'; Agung Pranoto Kadiatmaja
Aslama: Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Konsultan Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63738/aslama.v2i4.45

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This study examines the contribution of classical creedal literature in explaining the concept of istighāthah and defining the boundaries of shirk in Islamic theology, while also assessing its relevance to contemporary istighāthah practices that often spark debate among Muslims. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and library research methods, this study traces the major works of scholars to find the principles of faith used to determine whether a request for help is a valid act of worship or has crossed the boundaries of tawhid into shirk. The results of the study show that there are three main principles that are strongly emphasized by classical scholars: attributing divine attributes to creatures, transferring mahdah worship to other than Allah, and inner beliefs that place creatures as independent owners of supernatural abilities. These three principles have proven to remain relevant in addressing the problems of modern istighāthah, especially in distinguishing between worldly requests for help, tawassul that is still within the corridor of sharia, and supernatural requests that contain elements of shirk. This study emphasizes the importance of examining contemporary religious practices through the framework of classical creed so that the community can understand the difference between reverence, tawassul, and forms of divine attribution that are not permitted in Islam.