الدلالة الصوتية في قصة سليمان عليه السلام والهدد في ضوء علم اللغة النفسي (دراسة صوتية)

Phonetic Significance in the Story of Sulayman (PBUH) and the Hoopoe in the Light of Psycholinguistics: A Phonetic Study

Authors

  • Dr Sumaira Saghir Ahmed Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arabic, International Islamic University, Islamabad
  • Asifa Mariam BS Student, Faculty of Arabic, IIUI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52015/al-turathal-adabi.v3i1.41

Keywords:

Qur'anic Stories,, Phonetic Significance,, Psycholinguistics, , Sulayman and the Hoopoe, , Phonetic Analysis, , Psychological Effect, , I'jaz.

Abstract

This research paper encompasses the Phonetic Significance in the Story of Sulayman (PBUH) and the Hoopoe in the Light of Psycholinguistics. This study presents a psycho-phonetic analysis of the story of Prophet Sulayman (PBUH) and the hoopoe, aiming to uncover the connection between its phonetic structure and the psychological and emotional connotations it conveys. This research employs a descriptive-analytical approach grounded in psycholinguistic theory. It focuses on a close phonetic analysis of the selected Qur'anic passage, classifying consonant sounds, tracing their frequency, and interpreting their semantic and emotional significance within the narrative context. The analysis reveals that the Qur'anic discourse strategically employs a rich soundscape to express a spectrum of emotions and states, including anger, astonishment, affirmation, warning, and monotheistic conviction. The study demonstrates a strong, deliberate link between specific phonetic patterns and the psychological impact of the narrative, showcasing how sound serves as both an aesthetic and a profound psychological tool in the divine text. The findings affirm the exceptional nature of the Qur'an's linguistic inimitability (I'jaz), suggesting that its full appreciation requires an interdisciplinary approach that integrates phonetics with psychology. This methodology can be applied as a model for future research into the acoustic dimensions and psycho-linguistic effects of other Qur'anic stories and passages.

Published

29-06-2025

How to Cite

Saghir ahmed, D. sumaira, & Asifa Mariam. (2025). الدلالة الصوتية في قصة سليمان عليه السلام والهدد في ضوء علم اللغة النفسي (دراسة صوتية): Phonetic Significance in the Story of Sulayman (PBUH) and the Hoopoe in the Light of Psycholinguistics: A Phonetic Study. Al-Turāṯ Al-Adabī, 3(1), 51–68. https://doi.org/10.52015/al-turathal-adabi.v3i1.41