THE ROLE OF LEXICAL FACTORS IN DERIVING RULINGS FROM AHKAM VERSES: A LINGUISTIC AND JURISPRUDENTIAL ANALYSIS

Аннотация

This article explores the critical role of lexical elements and linguistic features of the Arabic language in extracting legal rulings from the Ahkam verses of the Qur’an. It examines how the polysemy of words, shared meanings, and grammatical constructions influence diverse jurisprudential interpretations. The study underlines the importance of deep lexical and grammatical knowledge for accurate and scholarly Islamic legal deductions. The article uses Quranic examples and classical juristic opinions to demonstrate how linguistic subtleties and variations in Quranic recitations can lead todifferent legal conclusions. Keywords: Ahkam verses, lexical factors, Quranic interpretation, Islamic jurisprudence, grammatical analysis, polysemy, Quranic recitations. Introduction. Ahkam verses of the Qur’an serve as the foundation for Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and legal rulings. Extracting precise legal judgments from these verses requires profound mastery of the Arabic language, encompassing both vocabulary and grammar. A mere literal translation or simplistic understanding is insufficient for scholarly Islamic legal interpretation. The rich lexical variety, the multiple meanings of words (polysemy), syntactic nuances, and the functions of particles and conjunctions are crucial for comprehending the true implications of the verses. Furthermore, understanding the Quranic recitation variations is essential, as they can significantlyaffect thelegal meanings derived. Materials and Methods. The article adopts a linguistic and jurisprudential analytical approach to investigate the role of lexical factors in Ahkam verses. The methodology involves close examination of selected Quranic verses alongside classical and contemporary juristic commentaries. This includes an analysis of word meanings, grammatical roles, and phonetic variations in Quranic recitations (Qira’at), all of which contribute to the jurisprudential