The Application of Linguistic Foundations in the Methodological Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an

Linguistic principles serve as essential tools for analyzing the structure and meaning of propositions and play a central role in Quranic exegesis as one of the most effective methods for understanding divine texts. The Quranic language possesses distinctive features that set it apart from all other textual traditions. The research method adopted in this article is descriptive–analytical, based on a library-based approach. Focusing on the application of linguistic principles in the interpretation of the Quran, this article demonstrates that Quranic words and propositions, in addition to their conventional meanings, convey specialized and evolved concepts that can be analyzed within the framework of rational conventions and exegetical discourse norms. In this study, six fundamental linguistic principles are examined: the necessity of distinguishing language types, attention to specialized terminology, the representational nature of Quranic language, the conventional character of revelation, the polysemous nature of Quranic expression, and the multidimensionality of its propositions. The findings indicate that the Quran employs a multilayered and integrative linguistic system that purposefully utilizes rhetorical devices such as metaphor, metonymy, allusion, and allegory. While maintaining its connection to reality, this system simultaneously addresses the psychological, rational, and epistemological dimensions of the audience. Attention to these principles plays a critical role in the accurate understanding of divine intent in the process of Quranic exegesis.