<![CDATA[This article examines the stylistic and sociolinguistic dimensions of Al-Ibrīz li MaʿrifatTafsīr Al-Qur’an al-ʿAzīz by KH. Bisri Musthofa, a classical tafsir text in Javanese language thathas significantly influenced Islamic education and dakwah in pesantren communities. Using aqualitative approach through textual analysis, this study applies stylistic and sociolinguistic methodsto explore how language functions not only as a medium of interpretation but also as a socio-culturalstrategy in conveying Qur’anic messages. The findings show that the use of local metaphors,honorific Javanese registers, proverbs, and narrative styles in Al-Ibrīz enhances the accessibility,persuasiveness, and cultural relevance of the tafsir. Sociolinguistically, the language of the tafsirreflects social hierarchy, religious authority, and identity construction within pesantren culture. Thisstudy implies the importance of local-language-based tafsir in contemporary Islamic discourse as amodel of contextual and inclusive religious communication. Key words: tafsir local, stylistics, sociolinguistics, pesantren, dakwah]]>
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