أَسْماءُ الكُتُبِ السَّماويَّة من مَنظُورٍ تَصْرِيفِيٍّ (دِرَاسَةٌ تَحْلِيلِيَّةٌ اِشتِقَاقِيَّةٌ)

Abstract

This study explores the names of the divine scriptures—Qur’ān, Zabūr, Tawrāh, and Injīl—from a morphological and etymological perspective within the Arabic language. It investigates their lexical roots and derivations according to Arabic morphological principles, analyzes their occurrences in Islamic texts, and incorporates linguistic insights from classical and modern scholars, alongside comparative analysis with other Semitic languages.
The order of discussion follows a reverse chronological sequence, beginning with the Qur’ān—the most superior among the revealed books—due to its divine promise of being safeguarded from addition, omission, alteration, or distortion until the Day of Judgment. The research employs an analytical-comparative methodology, examining divergent scholarly views for each term, evaluating their derivational soundness, semantic coherence, and contextual appropriateness.
Linguistic, lexical, and historical critiques are integrated to yield original and well-founded conclusions that contribute to the Arabic linguistic tradition and offer a deeper understanding of these sacred terminologies rooted in revelation.