The Relationship between the Quranic Performance and the Tajweed Ruling and its Definition Linguistically and Terminologically 10.35781/1637-000-125-001

Abstract

This is a brief research in the science of Tajweed (Qur’anic phonetics), titled: "The relationship between performance and the definition of the ruling in Tajweed as a linguistic and terminological term." It studies fundamental Tajweed terms such as: manifestation (izh-har) , merging (idgham) , conversion (iqlab) , and hiding (ikhfa). Although the topic is specific, no previous written study focusing on it was found. Understanding the Tajweed term requires studying the Tajweed ruling, which is the basis of performance, and its correct application, with a sincere desire to contribute to writing in this field. The goals that the research sought to achieve were significant and required considerable effort and energy. This study aimed to: 1.Detail the relationship between the phonetic performance of recitation and the linguistic definition of the four Tajweed rulings: manifestation (izh-har) , merging (idgham) , conversion (iqlab) , and hiding (ikhfa). 2.Detail the relationship between the phonetic performance of recitation and the terminological definition of these rulings. 3. Select the most appropriate definitions aligned with performance or develop new formulations for the Tajweed term definitions that are more in harmony with the recitation. This study was limited to examining the relationship between performance, linguistic definition, and terminological definition of Tajweed rulings for the four well-known rulings: manifestation, merging, conversion, and hiding. The study followed the descriptive approach, which is based on following subjects with observation, description, classification, critique, analysis, and evaluation- all while adhering to practical steps and scientific procedures used in academic research writing. One of the most important findings of the study is that some definitions of Tajweed terms do not clearly distinguish between the linguistic and terminological meanings. The most accurate match with the performance was found in the ruling definition in Tajweed, rather than in other definitions.