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Rainfall in Q.S. Al-Zukhrūf Verse 11 A Perspective from A.J. Ayer’s Verification Theory Huda, Moh. Saiful; Husna, Ulfatul; Fadllurrahman, Moh.; Imtiyaz, Najib Asyrof
Al-Hikmah: Jurnal Agama dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Vol. 23 No. 1 (2026): Al-Hikmah: Jurnal Agama dan Ilmu Pengetahuan (AJAIP)
Publisher : UIR Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/ajaip.2026.vol23(1).27092

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This study aims to examine the semantic and philosophical implications of Q.S. al-Zukhrūf [43]: 11, which elucidates the phenomenon of precipitation, by employing the analytical framework of the philosophy of language, specifically A.J. Ayer’s verification principle. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the logical and empirical validity of Qur’anic propositions regarding natural phenomena. This evaluation seeks to map the locus of religious language within the strict meaningfulness criteria delineated by logical positivism. Methodologically, this qualitative study applies tafsīr maudlū’ī (thematic exegesis) alongside an analytic philosophy approach. Ayer’s verification theory posits that a proposition is rendered meaningful solely if it is susceptible to empirical and logical verification. Within this context, the statements in Surah al-Zukhrūf verse 11 concerning the divinely ordained phenomenon of rainfall are evaluated regarding both their scientific and theological significance. The findings indicate that the verse possesses not only spiritual resonance but also empirical correspondence with modern scientific understandings of the hydrological cycle. From Ayer’s perspective, the semantic content of the verse is logically acceptable when construed as an observable and testable natural phenomenon, thereby fulfilling the criteria for “strong” verifiability. Specifically, the study demonstrates that the Qur’anic phrasing bi qadarin (in due measure) inherently contains robust “verifiability in principle.” This is due to its direct correlation with meteorological observational data, effectively shifting the epistemic status of the statement from a purely metaphysical assertion to a philosophically significant factual proposition. Ultimately, this study underscores the necessity of interdisciplinary approaches in interpreting cosmological verses, thereby facilitating a rigorous dialogue between divine revelation and modern philosophical discourse.
نموذج التعلم القائم على المشروع من خلال أنشطة المناظرة لتعزيز مهارة الكلام Masturi, Masturi; Syafitri, Nila Sari; Fadllurrahman, Moh.; Widadi, Widadi; Huda, Hisbullah
JILSA (Jurnal Ilmu Linguistik dan Sastra Arab) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jilsa.2026.10.1.138-160

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Arabic language instruction in pesantren remains largely lecture-based and provides limited opportunities for speaking practice, creating a gap between grammatical mastery and oral communicative competence. This study examines the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) implemented through debate activities in improving speaking skills at Darul Lughah al-‘Arabiyyah wa al-Fiqh as-Salafi, Annuqayah Latee Islamic Boarding School. A quasi-experimental design with two non-randomized groups was employed: an experimental group applying PjBL–Debate and a control group engaging in conventional debate, each consisting of 15 students. Data were collected through performance-based speaking tests and observations and analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired and independent t-tests, and N-Gain scores. The findings indicate that PjBL–Debate is significantly more effective than conventional debate in enhancing students’ speaking skills. The experimental group’s mean score increased from 56.8 to 84.6 (p < 0.001) with a high N-Gain of 0.71, while the control group showed only modest improvement (N-Gain = 0.31). These results suggest that integrating PjBL with debate effectively promotes contextual, communicative, and collaborative Arabic use within the pesantren language environment, offering a practical strategy to bridge theoretical knowledge and oral proficiency.