Structural Mechanisms in the Qur’anic Text (A Structural Study)

Abstract

This research addresses a pivotal topic in Qur'anic studies, namely the mechanisms of composition in the Qur'anic text, with a particular focus on two main mechanisms: arrangement, and mention and omission. The study seeks to explore the relationship between these two mechanisms and directive speech acts, through a structural analysis of Qur'anic models that reveals the implicit directive connotations embedded in the text.

In its approach, the research adopts structuralism as a theoretical framework that analyzes the internal relationships among the components of the text, while also drawing upon speech act theory, especially the directive dimension which encompasses command, prohibition, address, warning, and reassurance. The research proceeds from the premise that arrangement in the Qur'an is not merely a formal phenomenon, but rather an effective directive tool capable of creating a new semantic structure that serves the directive purpose. It also examines the effect of omission in intensifying meaning and directing the recipient toward mentally retrieving what has been omitted, alongside mention and repetition, which are not purposeless but carry directive functions such as cumulative emphasis, reassurance, or repeated reprimand.

The research further reveals that directive speech acts are not realized solely through direct formulae, but are also manifested through the compositional relationships within the text. Thus, the study offers a methodological model that demonstrates the efficacy of structuralism in analyzing the Qur'anic text and uncovering the secrets of its composition, with the potential for application to other similar texts