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Al-Irfan: Journal Of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies
Published by Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar Pamekasan
ISSN : 26229897     EISSN : 26229838     DOI : https://doi.org/10.58223/al-irfan.v2i1
Core Subject : Religion, Education, Social,
Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Other
Al-Irfan is a journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies which is published Biannually on March and September by Arabic Literature Department, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar, Pamekasan. The journal covers language issues researched in the branches of applied linguistics, such as sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, pragmatics, stylistics, corpus linguistics, translation, Education and others. In the area of literature, it covers literary history, literary theory, literary criticism and others, which may include written texts, movies and other media. And this journal also contains many varians of Isamic Studies, among others: Islamic education, the shariah, Islamic thought, economics, and other Islamic Studies.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
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The Lexical Semantics of Safara in the Qur’anic Discourse: A Contextual and Linguistic Analysis Habsi , Syifa Pauzia; Asmaniah, Neli; Dalimunthe, Singgar Mantahari
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.560

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Semantic studies of Qur’anic vocabulary are often confined to partial lexical interpretations that separate the physical and metaphysical dimensions of meaning. This study highlights the semantic complexity of the lexeme safara (سفر), which possesses various semantic derivations—ranging from travel (safar), illumination (asfara), to angels (safarah)—that are frequently misunderstood as unrelated homonyms. The aim of this research is to reconstruct the semantic structure of the word safara in order to identify the core meaning that binds these variants within the Qur’anic worldview. Using a descriptive qualitative method with the Semantic Field Theory approach and componential meaning analysis, this study examines eleven Qur’anic verses containing derivations of the root safara. The findings reveal a novel insight: the derivations of safara do not merely denote “travel,” but rather revolve around the philosophical concept of al-inkisyāf (disclosure or unveiling). Safar signifies the unveiling of one’s true character and the discovery of new places; asfara denotes the unveiling of light from the darkness of dawn; and safarah refers to the unveiling of written revelation conveyed by angels. The theoretical implication of this study demonstrates that the Qur’anic derivational system integrates natural phenomena, human activities, and metaphysical entities within a coherent semantic network, while also challenging conventional lexical interpretations that limit safara solely to the notion of physical mobility.
Improving Students’ Arabic Vocabulary Acquisition through a Flashcard-Assisted Drill Method Azkiya, Laura Rohmatul; Djamilah , Wulan Indah Fatimatul; Mufidah, Ely
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.564

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Low students’ learning motivation and limited vocabulary (mufrodat) mastery remain persistent challenges in Arabic language learning, leading to low student engagement and overall learning outcomes. This study aims to improve students’ vocabulary mastery through the implementation of the drill method supported by flashcard media. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with the researcher acting as the instructor in the Arabic language learning process involving 32 seventh-grade students. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews, and questionnaires to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the teaching and learning process and students’ responses. The results indicate that the systematic application of the drill method combined with flashcard media enhances students’ vocabulary retention, pronunciation accuracy, and learning enthusiasm. Flashcards function as visual stimuli that support memory reinforcement, while repetitive practice through the drill method deepens students’ understanding of vocabulary. In addition, students demonstrate increased motivation, self-confidence, and active participation during classroom activities. Therefore, the integration of the drill method and flashcard media proves to be an effective and enjoyable learning strategy for improving vocabulary mastery in Arabic language learning and can serve as an alternative approach for teachers in developing vocabulary instruction.
Linguistic Error Analysis in Students’ Course Assignments: Patterns and Pedagogical Implications Alghatnaini, Raed Awadh Saeed; Ahmed, Bakri Mohammed Bkheit; Chamidah, Dewi
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.574

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This study aims to analyze linguistic errors occurring in final project presentations by master's students in Arabic Language Education, semester 4, at Maulana Malik Ibrahim State University, Malang. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study design, the research focuses on gaining an in-depth understanding of the complexities of linguistic errors within their natural context. Data sources include both primary data—direct observations during presentation sessions and in-depth interviews with students and their academic supervisors—and secondary data derived from academic documents such as thesis guidelines, teaching materials, and theoretical literature on linguistic errors, including works by Al-Bayyinah (2019), Al-Masri (2020), and Al-Turk (2017) on scientific presentation structures. Data were collected without audio or video recordings to ensure participant privacy and ethical integrity. Data analysis followed the framework of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, encompassing data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, complemented by Saldaña’s coding cycles involving descriptive, pattern, and thematic coding. Findings revealed various types of linguistic errors, including phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic, and discourse errors, with major contributing factors being the influence of native language, speaking anxiety, and limited speaking practice in Arabic. The results offer strategic recommendations for curriculum development and pedagogical improvement in graduate-level Arabic language instruction, particularly in strengthening spoken communication skills.
Improving Students’ Arabic Vocabulary Acquisition through the Use of Picture Media Sholihah, Nurul Ainiyatus; Azhari, Saefullah; Istiqomah, Nurul
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.580

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This study aims to describe the use of picture media in improving Arabic vocabulary (mufrodat) comprehension among seventh-grade students at MTs Taswirul Afkar Surabaya. Learning Arabic vocabulary often poses challenges for students because Arabic words tend to be abstract and require a high level of memorization. Therefore, appropriate learning strategies are needed to help students understand vocabulary in a more concrete manner. Picture media are used as instructional tools to connect Arabic vocabulary with visual representations that are relevant to students’ daily lives. This study employed a qualitative approach with a field research design. The research subjects consisted of seventh-grade students and an Arabic language teacher at MTs Taswirul Afkar Surabaya. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation to obtain an in-depth understanding of the learning process and students’ responses to the use of picture media. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis, with data validity ensured through the criteria of credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The findings indicate that the use of picture media helps students better understand and remember Arabic vocabulary, increases learning interest, and encourages active student participation during the Arabic learning process. Therefore, picture media can be considered an alternative instructional strategy for teaching Arabic vocabulary that is contextual and appropriate to the characteristics of students at the madrasah tsanawiyah level.
The Tragedy Of Love And Exile In ‘’Qashidah Nuniyyah’’ By Ibn Zaydun: A Semiological Analysis By Roland Barthes Abawani, Nafidzah Hishosul; Khomisah, Khomisah; Solihin, Ihin
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.788

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This study addresses the problem of how the tragedy of love and exile in Qasidah Nūniyyah by Ibn Zaydun is constructed as a system of meaning that operates not only emotionally but also ideologically. Previous studies have predominantly emphasized its aesthetic and romantic dimensions, leaving its symbolic and mythological structures insufficiently explored. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the construction of tragic love and exile through the semiological framework of Roland Barthes, particularly his three levels of signification: denotation, connotation, and myth. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with textual analysis, this study examines selected verses containing major symbols such as night, tears, longing, fire, and exile. The findings indicate that at the denotative level, these symbols refer to literal experiences of separation and displacement. At the connotative level, they represent psychological suffering and identity fragmentation. At the mythological level, however, tragedy is naturalized as a process of spiritual purification and moral legitimation, where suffering becomes a sign of loyalty and dignity. The contribution of this research lies in demonstrating the applicability of Barthesian semiology to classical Arabic literature and revealing the ideological dimension embedded within Andalusian poetic symbolism.

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