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Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
ISSN : 27226786     EISSN : 27226794     DOI : https://doi.org/10.37680/aphorisme
Aphorisme is a journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education. Its journal exists to accommodate contemporary issues related to Arabic Linguistics, Arabic Literature, and Arabic Learning written by lecturers, researchers, students, artists, writers, and practitioners in the fields of Arabic Language and Literature. The language focus published in this journal are Arabic, English, or Indonesian. This journal is published by the Study Program of Arabic Language Teaching Faculty of Tarbiyah INSURI twice a year (January-July). It has got both P-ISSN 2722-6786 and E-ISSN 2722-6794.
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Pengembangan Buku Digital Tata Bahasa Arab Berbasis Media Digital untuk Jenjang Madrasah Tsanawiyah Salma, Kunti Nadiyah
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v6i2.9030

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This study aims to develop a digital Arabic grammar book for the Book Creator application, suitable for Arabic language learning at the Madrasah Tsanawiyah level. The background of this study lies in the need for interactive, engaging learning media that align with technological advancements and the characteristics of the digital-native student generation. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE development model. The primary data sources were Arabic language teachers and 10th-grade students at MAN Pacitan. In contrast, the secondary data sources comprised supporting documents such as the 10th-grade Arabic textbooks, student data, and articles related to the research theme. The instruments used in this study included questionnaires, interviews, observations, and tests. The results show that the digital book developed with the Book Creator application is feasible, as evidenced by validation from subject matter experts, media experts, and student trials. This digital book has been shown to increase learning motivation, facilitate the understanding of Arabic grammar concepts, and provide a more interactive and enjoyable learning experience. Thus, developing this digital book can be an innovative solution to improve the quality of Arabic language learning at the Madrasah Aliyah level.
Taḥlīl al-Akhtā’ al-Naḥwiyyah fī Qirā’ah al-Nuṣūṣ al-‘Arabiyyah li al-Ṭālibāt al-Ma‘Had fī al-Marḥalah al-Mutawassiṭah Arifin, Muhammad Syamsul; Subroto, Dewi Intan Galih; Setiyadi, Alif Cahya; Fata, Khoirul
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.8884

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This study investigates grammatical errors in Arabic reading among final-year students at Baitul Arqom Islamic Boarding School. Using a qualitative approach with a descriptive-linguistic design, this research aims to identify the types of grammatical errors and explain their causes in accordance with the grammatical rules of an-Nahwu al-Wāḍih by al-Jarim and Amin. The subjects of this study were 46 final-year female students selected through a total sampling method. The data consisted of students’ Arabic reading performances, recorded and annotated with identified grammatical errors, supported by questionnaires and grammatical references. Data were analyzed using the distributional (agih) method, which involved identifying error positions, classifying them according to Arabic sentence structure, and providing linguistic descriptions and evaluations of the errors. The findings show that students make several grammatical errors related to Arabic sentence structure, particularly in maf‘ūl bih, fā‘il, na‘t, and fi’il madhī. These errors primarily stem from weak foundational grammar, lack of focus during reading, and reliance on guessing case endings. The study concludes by stressing the need to strengthen grammatical understanding through practical reading activities, immediate correction during performance, and exposure to diverse texts that develop students’ awareness of Arabic sentence structure.
Religious Expressions of the Qur'an in the Poem “Awhamun fī Zaitun” by Fadwa Tuqan Sunaryo, Marsel Nurhaliza; Liza, Fitri
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.8917

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This study aims to explore Fadwa Tuqan's religious expression by examining the relationship between the Qur'an and the poem “Awhamun Fiy Zaitun” through Julia Kristeva's intertextual approach. The focus of this study is on how the poet expresses her religiosity in her poetry. The method used is a descriptive, qualitative method with content analysis techniques designed for library research. The data are analyzed to identify patterns of intertextuality, expressed as intertextual principles, that connect the two texts: poetry and the Qur’an. The results of this study found that Fadwa Tuqan absorbed elements of the Qur'an into the poem “Awhamun Fiy Zaitun”  through the principles of dominant transformation, modification, expansion, defamiliarization,  existence and excerpts so that the symbol زيتون became the basis for the title of this poem. This reflects the expression of religiosity as a Muslim in Palestine who makes the Qur'an the source of her religiosity. Overall, this study provides insight into the creative relationship between sacred texts and Tuqan's poetry. The implications enrich modern Arabic literature as a metaphysical dialogue with God and provide a theoretical and practical contribution to the study of Palestinian poetry.
Analisis Morfologi dan Imaji Puitis dalam Puisi “’Alā Al-Ghaym” Karya Nizār Qabbānī Khairunni'ma, Khairunni'ma; Ekawati, Ekawati; Kamal, Muhammad Badrul; Kusuma, Aldi Wijaya; Batubara, Ulfa Angriaini
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.8973

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This research examines the structural characteristics and poetic imagery in Nizār Qabbānī’s poem ʿAlā al-Ghaym, aiming to clarify their roles and forms in shaping both aesthetic and emotional interpretations. The study specifically intends to (1) outline the prevalent morphological structures utilized in the poem and (2) explore the different kinds and purposes of poetic imagery, focusing on tashbīh and majāz mursal, within a stylistic context. The methodology employed in this study is qualitative descriptive with a stylistic lens. A qualitative approach is selected because the information consists of linguistic components and figurative language found in a literary work rather than numerical statistics. The stylistic perspective is applied to analyze how language selections operate artistically and convey meaning in poetry. The materials for this investigation include lines from Nizār Qabbānī's poem ʿAlā al-Ghaym. The main source of data is the version of the poem published in al-Aʿmāl al-Shiʿriyyah al-Kāmilah, while additional information is drawn from books, journal publications, and earlier research on Arabic stylistics, morphology (ṣarf), and Arabic rhetoric (balāghah). Data collection was conducted through intensive reading and documentation. The poem was thoroughly examined to pinpoint linguistic aspects relevant to the research objectives, with the chosen data documented and categorized according to morphological classifications and types of poetic imagery. Data analysis employed a descriptive qualitative content analysis approach. The analysis involved identifying various morphological forms, such as fiʿl, ism, ḍamīr, and wazan, as well as instances of poetic imagery, including tashbīh and majāz mursal. The results were then interpreted using the principles of Arabic stylistics to clarify their aesthetic, emotional, and semantic roles within the poem.
Makna Kontekstual Ayat-ayat Pendidikan dalam Al-Qur'an Perspektif Linguistik Arab Maesaroh, Maesaroh; Hidayat, Ade; Nasehudin, Nasehudin
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.9009

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This study examines the contextual meaning of educational verses in the Qur'an through a comprehensive Arabic linguistic approach. Employing a qualitative library research method, this study analyzes 247 educational verses distributed across 52 surahs of the Qur'an from morphological, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic perspectives. Data collection techniques involved documentation by identifying educational verses using Mu'jam al-Mufahras li Alfazh al-Qur'an, then inventorying key terms such as 'allama (to teach), tarbiyah (to educate), tafakkara (to think), and 'aqala (to reason), along with their derivations. Data analysis employed Arabic linguistic content analysis through four stages: (1) morphological analysis (al-tahlil al-sharfi) to identify derivation patterns and lexical meanings; (2) syntactic analysis (al-tahlil al-nahwi) to examine sentence structures and grammatical functions; (3) semantic analysis to reveal semantic fields and contextual meaning relations; and (4) pragmatic analysis to understand speech acts and communicative implicatures. The research findings indicate that the morphological structure of educational terms employs the fa''ala derivation pattern, indicating intensive, continuous, and holistic educational processes. Syntactic analysis reveals the dominance of jumlah fi'liyah patterns and imperative structures that create active learning dynamics. Semantic analysis identifies educational semantic fields encompassing cognitive dimensions ('ilm), wisdom (hikmah), critical thinking (tafakkur), and character building (adab). Pragmatic analysis reveals 127 directive speech acts, 68 assertive speech acts, and 52 expressive speech acts that consider situational contexts. The resulting contextual meanings are relevant to contemporary education in the areas of critical literacy, holistic learning, the development of higher-order thinking skills, and science-religion integration. This research provides methodological contributions to the development of Qur'anic exegesis through systematic, objective linguistic approaches.
Perbandingan Akurasi dan Keberterimaan Terjemahan al-Rahīq al-Makhtūm antara Terjemahan Ahli dan Terjemahan Microsoft Fauzaan, Farhan; Syihabuddin, Syihabuddin; Supriadi, Rinaldi; Murphy, Muhammad Ade
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.9011

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This study measured the quality of MT translations of the text of Ar-Rahīq al-Makhtūm, a religiously nuanced historical work with a dense syntactic structure, and compared them with published scholarly translations. The approach used is qualitative, comparative, and descriptive. Data in the form of seven sentences of various fi'liyyah numbers were analyzed using the translation quality evaluation model from Nababan, including aspects of accuracy and acceptance. The assessment was carried out by expert respondents and native Indonesian speakers. The results showed that expert translations were superior in accuracy (score 40-31) and acceptability (40-32). The contribution of this research lies in the approach of naḥwu science in evaluation, which emphasizes the importance of the syntactic dimension in assessing the quality of machine translation of classical Arabic texts.
Kritik Representasi Masyarakat Marginal dalam Lagu Falasteen Biladi Karya Humood Al-Khudher Perspektif Poskolonial Azis, Rifa Salma; Bakar, Irfan Abu; Rokhim, Minatur; Fazillah, Nadya Nasywah; Maulida, Silmi
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.9032

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This study examines the critique of the representation of marginalized communities in the lyrics of Humood al-Khudher's song "Falasteen biladi" through Gayatri Spivak's postcolonial theoretical framework, particularly the concepts of subalternity and representation. The purpose of this study is to critically analyze the representation of marginalized Palestinian communities. This study uses a qualitative approach with critical textual analysis methods. The research method is a literature review. The main data source is the lyrics of the song Falasteen biladi, both in Arabic and in translation. The secondary data source is Gayatri Spivak's theoretical book, specifically her essay entitled “Can the subaltern speak?” The data collection techniques are documentation, literature study, and contextual research. Data analysis uses three main analytical frameworks, namely Darstellung, Vertretung, and Epistemic Violence. The findings of this study show that the lyrics of this song. The findings show that the lyrics of this song depict Palestine more as an abstract collective subject, thereby ignoring the diversity of individual experiences and the complexity of the social and political realities they face. In addition, there is a dominance of narrative representation over political representation, which tends to reduce the Palestinian struggle to aesthetic symbolism rather than concrete political advocacy. Finally, this song reveals the limitations in expressing authentic subaltern voices, where what stands out is the cultural elite's perspective on marginalized communities. Despite attempting to foster solidarity, this song maintains epistemic silencing, where subalterns remain voiceless due to the dominance of a strong hegemonic narrative. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of critical reflection on the politics of representation in popular cultural productions about marginalized communities.
Problematika Pemaknaan Istilah Pendidikan Islam dalam Perspektif Semantik Arab Janah, Nyai Raodotul; Ali, Moh; Arifudin, Iis
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.9051

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This research aims to analyze the semantic meanings of three key terms: al-tarbiyah al-islāmiyyah, al-ta'līm al-islāmī, and al-ta'dīb al-islāmī from an Arabic linguistic perspective. Using the qualitative library research method, the research data focuses on the semantic interpretation of Islamic education terminology through classical Islamic literature, contemporary scholarly works, authoritative Arabic dictionaries, and academic journals. The data collection technique employs systematic documentation by identifying, inventorying, classifying, and thoroughly reading relevant sources to extract etymological information, morphological patterns, and contextual usage. Data analysis uses content analysis with a descriptive-comparative semantic approach through data reduction, systematic presentation based on semantic categories, and conclusion drawing with source triangulation. The findings reveal that al-tarbiyah derives from the root rabbā emphasizing holistic nurturing with divine dimension, al-ta'līm from 'alima focusing on cognitive knowledge transfer, and al-ta'dīb from addaba prioritizing character formation and moral internalization. Each term carries a distinct philosophical orientation and educational scope that should determine the paradigm, curriculum, methodology, and evaluation of Islamic education. The research identifies that semantic confusion occurs due to limited semantic studies, the influence of Western literature translations, and weak terminology standardization in Indonesian Islamic educational institutions. Institutions often use these terms interchangeably without understanding their substantial differences, leading to misalignment between nomenclature and educational practice. This study recommends conceptual reconstruction and consistent implementation based on a clear understanding of semantic meanings to optimize Islamic education effectiveness.
Representasi Ideologi dalam Pemberitaan Konflik India-Pakistan di aljazeera.net Perspektif Analisis Wacana Kritis Norman Fairclough Erliana, Leni; Warni, Ade; Al Masyhuri, Amin; Almardhiyah, Alaina; Ibadillah, Banna Irfan
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.9086

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This research aims to reveal the ideological representation in aljazeera.net news coverage of the India–Pakistan conflict. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, drawing on Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis. The research focuses on the representation of grammatical elements in clauses, such as types of processes (action, event, state, and mental) and types of participants (actor, victim, and nominal). The data were collected from 14 online news articles on aljazeera.net published between April to May 2025. The data were analyzed by examining linguistic elements at the clause level in the selected news texts, focusing on process types and participant roles based on Norman Fairclough’s textual analysis framework. Each clause was classified into process types (action, event, state, and mental), and the participants involved were asked to identify patterns of agency and ideological representation. In addition, the analysis considered the use of passive constructions, nominalization, and the omission of social actors as linguistic strategies that shape ideological meanings in news discourse. The findings show that the media consistently portrays military actions by India and Pakistan as reactive measures rather than unilateral aggression. Aljazeera.net also applies representational strategies to frame the conflict symmetrically, making both parties appear morally justified. The use of passive constructions, nominalization, and the omission of social actors in several news excerpts demonstrates the media’s effort to shape public opinion in a neutral yet ideological manner. Thus, aljazeera.net not only delivers information but also constructs social reality through strategically selected language.
Pendekatan Humanistik dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Perspektif Kurikulum Berbasis Cinta Inayah, Inayah; Arifudin, Iis; Hidayat, Ade
Aphorisme: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Arabic Language, Literature, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/aphorisme.v7i1.9201

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This study examines the humanistic approach in Arabic language learning through the perspective of a love-based curriculum as an alternative paradigm that is more holistic, meaningful, and humane. The humanistic approach positions students as subjects with a natural potential to develop optimally, integrating the principles of Western humanistic psychology with Islamic educational values (tarbiyah). This research employed library research methodology using a descriptive-analytical approach. Data and data sources consisted of literature on Arabic language teaching methodology (ṭuruq tadrīs al-lughah al-'arabiyyah), as well as secondary sources including accredited international and national journals, conference proceedings, previous research findings, and scientific articles discussing related themes. Data collection technique used documentation by reading, identifying, classifying, and analyzing relevant literature through purposive sampling based on criteria of relevance, source credibility, and contribution to research concept development. Data analysis employed content analysis with a hermeneutic approach to understand the deep meaning of various concepts studied, involving data reduction, thematic categorization, interpretation through comparison of theoretical perspectives, and source triangulation for validation. The findings indicate that the humanistic approach through a love-based curriculum offers fundamental solutions to Arabic language-learning problems by fostering a supportive psychological environment, reducing language anxiety, increasing intrinsic motivation, and developing communicative competence holistically. This approach not only produces linguistically competent graduates but also individuals with noble character, deep love for the Arabic language, and commitment to lifelong learning.