الخصائص المعجمية لكلمات في القرآن وتأثيرها المتوقع على القارئ: مقاربة عصبية ذهنية

Assisstant Professor  Saleh AlZahrani

doi:10.36394/jhss/16/1B/6

Authors

Saleh AlZahrani * Shaqra university
sz2000z@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36394/jhss/16/1B/6

Keywords:

Qur'an, Brain, Neuro-cognitive Processes, lexical Variables, Neuro-Lexical Matrix, Reading

Abstract

This study attempted to employ the results of Cognitive neuroscience research in the study of the lexical characteristics of the Qur’anic text using a sample of 420 words mentioned in the text as independent or as parts of other words. The aim was to reveal the expected effect of lexical properties in the Qur’anic text on the brain activity and mental processes of the reader. Methods of simple statistics were used in addition to a new tool developed specifically for this study named "Neuro-Lexical Matrix". The study found a wide range of results, the most important of which is the Qur’anic text’s use of lexical variables. The different words were subjected to different lexicological considerations, on the basis of which the study expected differences in the effect on the brain activity and the related mental processes. The results support the function of the Qur'anic text as guidance. Based on these findings, the study made several recommendations, including: the use of the mere reading of the entire Quran from Surat Al-Fatihah to Al-Nass in religious advising and the use of lexical variables in devising plans for writing. The study included many more details.

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