The Semantic and Pragmatic Structures of Linguistic Constructions in the Recitation of Hafs 'An Asim

Abstract

Qur’anic texts form a fundamental axis in linguistic and rhetorical studies due to their diversity of structures, precision in expression, and semantic richness that surpasses conventional norms. Among these texts, Hafs ‘an ‘Asim’s recitation holds a prominent position as it is the most widespread and widely accepted recitation in the Islamic world. From this standpoint, studying the linguistic structures in this recitation becomes a necessary step to understand its profound semantic depth and pragmatic manifestations that influence the perception and communication of meanings. This research focuses on the semantic and pragmatic patterns that shape the linguistic structure of Hafs ‘an ‘Asim’s recitation, highlighting how these patterns create a balance between artistic beauty and semantic precision. The study examines the structure of linguistic compositions in terms of how they form semantic relationships between words and their role in emphasizing meanings across different conte