SEMANTIC GUIDELINES IN THE ANALYTICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE HOLY QURAN BY ABBAS AL-FAHHAM

Abstract

This research aims to examine the semantic cues adopted by Dr. Abbas Al-Fahham in his analytical interpretation of the Holy Qur’an. It traces the methods and mechanisms he employs to derive Qur'anic meanings and determine their intended implications. The study explores the concept of the "semantic cue" as an element that influences the reader's understanding of the verses. The research focuses on the most cues that frequently appear in Al-Fahham's exegesis, such as prominent lexical semantics, grammar as a semantic determinant, syntactic structure, textual cohesion, as well as contextual and rhetorical factors. The study includes analytical applications and illustrative examples. The findings reveal that Al-Fahham tends to adopt an analytical approach that relies on multiple semantic layers. He does not settle for the surface meaning but delves into the linguistic structure of the Qur'anic text, drawing on precise linguistic and methodological tools that reveal the dynamic interaction between the text and its reader, and highlight its interpretative depth.