The Role of Pausing and Resumption (Waqf and Ibtida’) in the Structure of the Qur’anic Sentence and the Diversity of its Meanings: An Analytical Study of Selected Verses

Abstract

This study examines the role of Waqf and Ibtida’ (pausing and resumption) in shaping the structure of the Qur’anic sentence and revealing the diversity of its meanings. It aims to highlight how the positions of pausing and resumption influence the interpretation of Qur’anic meanings and demonstrate the close relationship between syntactic structures and semantic implications in the Qur’anic text.

The research also explores the impact of pausing on determining grammatical analysis, indicating ellipsis, and clarifying the functions of words within the Qur’anic context. In addition, it investigates the role of Waqf and Ibtida’ in understanding legal texts, preferring certain juristic rulings, and identifying theological orientations.

The study adopts an analytical approach, examining selected Qur’anic verses and analyzing different pause positions and their implications for meaning, grammar, and interpretation. The findings reveal that the science of Waqf and Ibtida’ is essential for understanding the Qur’an, as it significantly contributes to interpreting verses and deriving rulings. Moreover, variation in pause positions often leads to a diversity of meanings within the Qur’anic text without contradiction, reflecting a richness of interpretive possibilities.