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Journal QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer StudiesQiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Abstract

This study aims to explore the phonological relationship between Quranic readings (qirāʾāt) and modern Arabic dialects by examining how variations in the recitations reflect the diversity of Arabic pronunciation from the early Islamic period to the present. Grounded in historical linguistics and sociolinguistic theory, the research views the qirāʾāt as linguistic evidence of early Arabic dialectal diversity and as a foundation for understanding the development of spoken Arabic. It draws upon classical works such as Ibn Mujāhids Al-Sabʿah fī al-Qirāʾāt and Ibn al-Jazarīs Al-Nashr fī al-Qirāʾāt al-ʿAshr, alongside the contributions of modern linguists such as Tammam Hassan and Ahmed Mukhtar Omar, who have highlighted the linguistic significance of the qirāʾāt, noting that few studies have directly compared these phonological features with those of contemporary dialects. Employing a descriptive, analytical, and comparative linguistic approach, the study examines phonetic phenomena such as imālah (vowel fronting), tashīl al-hamz (glottal easing), idghām (assimilation), and ibdāl (substitution) across Quranic readings and modern dialects. The findings reveal direct correspondences between certain phonetic traits in present-day dialects—such as the softening of the glottal stop and vowel fronting—and patterns documented in the qirāʾāt. This connection underscores the historical continuity of the Arabic language and provides valuable linguistic insights for Quranic and phonological studies. The novelty of this research lies in its unique integration of Quranic phonology and modern dialectology, demonstrating that the qirāʾāt preserve ancient dialectal features that remain alive in contemporary spoken Arabic.

Conclusion

The study concludes that Quranic readings (qirāʾāt) are not merely ritual variations but a linguistic repository documenting the phonetic and dialectal diversity of Arabic from the time of revelation to the present.The analysis reveals that variations in recitations reflect authentic tribal speech patterns preserved in modern dialects.Ultimately, the Quran embodies both a divine message and a linguistic monument, preserving the sound of early Arabic and shaping its evolution across centuries.

Future Research

Penelitian lanjutan dapat dilakukan dengan mengeksplorasi lebih dalam hubungan antara qirāʾāt dan dialek-dialek Arab modern menggunakan metode akustik dan komputasi untuk mengidentifikasi pola-pola fonetik yang lebih halus. Selain itu, studi komparatif yang lebih luas dapat dilakukan dengan melibatkan lebih banyak dialek Arab, termasuk dialek-dialek yang kurang terdokumentasi, untuk memetakan secara lebih komprehensif distribusi fitur-fitur fonetik kuno. Terakhir, penelitian dapat berfokus pada bagaimana pemahaman tentang qirāʾāt dapat diterapkan dalam pengembangan metode pembelajaran bahasa Arab yang lebih efektif, dengan menekankan pada apresiasi terhadap keragaman linguistik dan sejarah bahasa Arab.

References

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2. Qur'anic Readings and Modern Arabic Dialects: A Descriptive-Comparative Linguistic Study | QiST:... journals2.ums.ac.id/qist/article/view/14011Quranic Readings and Modern Arabic Dialects A Descriptive Comparative Linguistic Study QiST journals2 ums ac qist article view 14011
3. A Sociolinguistics Perspective of Interrogative Forms in English, Standard Arabic and Jordanian Dialects... doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1312.28A Sociolinguistics Perspective of Interrogative Forms in English Standard Arabic and Jordanian Dialects doi 10 17507 tpls 1312 28

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