The Qur’ānic Expressions of ‘Journeying’ and ‘Reflection’: A Semantic Study of Thirteen Conjoined Occurrences
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This research provides a comprehensive semantic and rhetorical study of the conjoined expressions of "journeying" and "reflection" in the Holy Quran, which appear in thirteen distinct instances across diverse stylistic forms: direct commands, affirmative questions, and reproachful inquiries. It aims to identify these occurrences, analyze their syntactic structures and contextual meanings, and uncover the rhetorical secrets of the conjunctions fa and thumma (then), alongside the interrogative kayfa (how), utilizing a descriptive and analytical methodology arranged in strict accordance with the traditional Quranic chapter sequence. The study concludes that prioritizing "journeying" over "reflection" establishes an empirical cognitive method linking sensory observation to inner contemplation. Furthermore, the central purpose of this juxtaposition is to draw profound lessons from the destiny of past deniers, affirming the absolute immutability of Divine laws in punishing tyrants regardless of their physical strength, vast numbers, or monumental civilizational achievements. Ultimately, Quranic travel encompasses both physical movement and mental reflection.
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