The Semantic Rewiev of the Root “Shb” In Quran Cover Image

Kur’an-ı Kerim’de “Shb” Kökünün Semantik İncelemesi
The Semantic Rewiev of the Root “Shb” In Quran

Author(s): Ali Kaya
Subject(s): Theology and Religion, Islam studies, Semantics
Published by: Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi
Keywords: Qur’an; ashab; sahib; conversation; friend;

Summary/Abstract: As in all languages, Arabic and accordingly Quran which was revealed in a clear, fluent form of Arabic language, have words and concepts that are used in various meanings. The root “SHB” is one of these words which express different meanings depending on its context. This word is used ninety seven times in name and verb form in Quran to express “the togetherness/conversation which is constituted in different places and times, by people who have different ideas and beliefs, among themselves (believer- believer or nonbeliever – nonbeliever) and with others (believer – nonbeliever) in this world and in the Hereafter”. In this study, the basic/root meaning of the root “SHB” is identified firstly by the help of classical dictionaries, commentaries of Quran, and poems. Then the use of this word in Quran in name and verb forms is pointed, and its meanings which differ according to the verse, to the attaching words and to the context are identified.

  • Issue Year: 4/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 33-71
  • Page Count: 39
  • Language: Turkish