Interpretation of Quranic words through the prism of the theory of «al-Ishtiqaq al-Akbar» by Ibn Jinni

Abstract

The article discusses the application of the Theory of Larger Etymology «al-Ishtiqaq al-Akbar» (الاشتقاق الأكبر) of an outstanding Arabic linguist of the X century Abu al-Fath ‘Uthman Ibn Jinni in the methodology of interpretation of the Quranic text. The paper also reveals the works of modern researchers of this theory. The research also analyses the works of Ibn Jinni «al-Khasais» and «al-Khatiriyat», as well as unveils the theological aspect of these works on Arabic linguistics. In the practical part of the paper the authors observe the examples of applying the methodology of permutation of root harfs of the consonant basis in order to identify the general meaning of the obtained constructions for a deeper understanding of a particular Quranic fragment. The conclusion of this study proves the need to analyze the Muslim scientific heritage in order to identify its theological aspect. And a particularly important component in this direction is the question of interpreting the Holy Quran as the basis of Islamic theological knowledge.