The Role of Arabic Inflectional Rules in Highlighting Intended Meaning in Surah Yusuf

Abstract

This research aims to elucidate how the rules of Arabic inflection (I’iraab) contribute to highlighting the intended meaning in Surah Yusuf. It explores the varying ways in which meaning is emphasized through different inflectional patterns. Both descriptive and analytical methods were adopted, as they are suitable for such studies. The significance of this research lies in its analysis of the Quranic text to reveal the role of Arabic inflectional (I’iraab) rules in conveying the intended meaning. The reason for choosing this topic is the abundance of diverse and dynamic narrative in Surah Yusuf, which motivated the researcher to study the meaning through the rules of Arabic inflection (I’iraab). The scope of the research is limited to the Quran, specifically the verses of Surah Yusuf. The study involved a careful examination of these verses were their inflectional structures, as well as consulting works on Quranic inflection (I’iraab), interpretations, and Arabic grammar (Nahw) textbooks as needed.

The research is divided into three sections preceded by an introduction and followed by a conclusion. The first section delves into the concept of Arabic inflection (I’iraab), the second section explores the impact of accusative (nasb) cases on conveying meaning, and the third section examines the effect of various grammatical issues on meaning. The research concludes that Arabic inflection (I’iraab) serves to clarify the intended meanings conveyed by words, and that Arabic inflection (I’iraab) is a branch of meaning. The research highlights the significance of Arabic inflection (I’iraab) for distinguishing between meanings that are identical in form, and for identifying the predicate, which is the foundation of speech. It also demonstrates the benefits of Arabic inflection (I’iraab), including clarifying meaning, eliminating ambiguity, and enhancing expression. The research shows that both ancient and modern scholars have acknowledged that Arabic inflection (I’iraab) is not limited to words but also serves as an indicator of meaning. The study of Surah Yusuf reveals that the expression, clarification, and implication of meaning vary according to different inflectional patterns.