Arabiyatuna : Jurnal Bahasa Arab
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)

Phonetic Cohesion in the Rhyme Structure of the Qur'an: A Phonological Analysis of Sound Patterns in Surah Al-Inshiqaq

Habibi, Nicolas (Unknown)



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Publish Date
27 May 2025

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine phonetic cohesion in the rhymes of Surah Al-Inshiqaq from a phonological perspective to understand how sound patterns in rhymes contribute to text cohesion, aesthetic appeal, and emphasis of the message in the Holy Qur'an. Using generative phonology as the theoretical framework, this cognitive-linguistic analysis employs a descriptive-qualitative method to investigate both segmental features (consonants and final vowels) and suprasegmental features (intonation and rhythm). The findings reveal strong internal cohesion through frequent repetition of final phonemes such as /a/ and /qa/, which creates a structured rhyme scheme that enhances musicality and facilitates memorization. This phonetic effect enriches the literary beauty as well as the rhetorical and spiritual impact of the text, particularly reinforcing its eschatological themes. The study offers practical insights for phonological analysis of religious texts, Qur'ānic recitation, and linguistic interpretation pedagogy. Notably, this approach integrates modern linguistic theories into the interdisciplinary discourse on Qur'ānic stylistics, bridging linguistics and Islamic studies.

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Abbrev

ARABIYATUNA

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Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Arabiyatuna : Jurnal Bahasa Arab is a refereed publication devoted to research articles, reports, and book reviews concerned with the teaching and learning of Arabic as a Foreign Language. This journal dedicated to enhancing and disseminating scholarly work in the field of Arabic Language Teaching ...