Academia Open
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December

Linguistic Differences between the Terms “Khabar” and “Naba'” (A Semantic Study of Words in the Qur'an): Perbedaan Linguistik antara istilah “Khabar” dan “Naba’ ” (Studi Semantik Kata-Kata Al-Qur'an)

Rowiyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Ahmad Zuhri (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Harun Al Rasyid (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

General background: The Qur’an, as a central religious text, employs linguistic precision in conveying divine messages. Specific background: Among the vocabulary used, the terms Al-Khabar and Al-Nabāʾ are often considered synonymous but contain nuanced differences that impact interpretation. Knowledge gap: Existing studies overlook the semantic and contextual distinctions between these two terms in Qur’anic discourse. Aims: This study aims to analyze the linguistic and semantic differences between Al-Khabar and Al-Nabāʾ through a qualitative approach using semantic and comparative methods. Results: The research reveals that while both terms relate to the concept of “news” or “information,” Al-Nabāʾ specifically refers to information that is highly important, beneficial, and carries profound implications, whereas Al-Khabar lacks such mandatory characteristics. Novelty: This study uniquely highlights that Al-Nabāʾ must fulfill three specific criteria—importance, utility, and the ability to produce knowledge or certainty—making it more exclusive in its Qur’anic application. Implications: These findings contribute to deeper Qur’anic linguistic studies and assist interpreters in making more accurate semantic distinctions, thus enhancing the integrity of exegesis and linguistic analysis of the Qur’an.Highlight : The study focuses on the differences in meaning between Al-Khabar and Al-Nabāʾ in the Qur'an. Al-Nabāʾ has specific characteristics: it is important, useful, and generates knowledge. It uses a descriptive and comparative approach based on literature studies. Keywords : Al-Khabar, Al-Nabāʾ, Synonym, Semantic, Qur'an

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acopen

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...