A Pragmatic Analysis of Retribution in Selected Quranic Verses
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.10.1.P2.23Abstract
The present research seeks to discover and examine the speech acts and presuppositional methods of retribution in selected verses of the Glorious Quran. In this context, certain research inquiries are delineated to fulfill the objectives of the study. An eclectic approach is used, using Searle’s (1969) categorization of speech acts, Yule’s (1996) classification of presupposition, and Hymes’ (1974) SPEAKING Model to evaluate four qualitative Quranic verses. The pragmatic study indicates that the depiction of retribution in the Glorious Quran is closely connected to its overarching ethical and theological framework. The deliberate use of language portrays the gravity of divine justice while simultaneously guiding, warning, and inspiring the listener towards virtuous conduct. The Glorious Quran conveys the significance of moral responsibility and the unavoidable repercussions of deeds by integrating the notion of retribution into several language frameworks.
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