THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RASM UTHMĀNĪ AND IMLĀ’ RULES IN THE WRITING OF THE QUR’AN AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERPRETATION

Authors

  • Muhammad Arwani Rofi'i Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Sains Al-Ishlah Lamongan
  • Nurin Alfiani Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Sains Al-Ishlah Lamongan
  • Zahrotus Tsaniyah Dhuhia Shofianah Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Sains Al-Ishlah Lamongan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47454/alitqan.v10i2.1086

Keywords:

Rasm ‘Uthmāni, Imlā` rules, Qur’anic writing, Tafsir

Abstract

The writing of the Qur’anic manuscript has undergone significant stages since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), culminating in its official codification during the caliphate of Uthman ibn ‘Affan, known as Rasm Uthmani. This codification became the standard for the transcription of Qur’anic manuscripts throughout the Islamic world. However, this writing system differs fundamentally from the modern Imla’  (orthographic) rules used in contemporary Arabic. This study aims to identify and analyze the differences between Rasm Uthmani and Imla’  conventions, as well as to explore their linguistic and interpretative implications for understanding the sacred text. The research adopts a qualitative approach using library research methods and content analysis of selected Qur’anic verses that exhibit distinctive orthographic features. The findings reveal that Rasm Uthmani is not merely a conventional script but carries profound and symbolic meanings that are not always accessible through standard Imla’  approaches. Certain spellings that appear inconsistent with modern phonetics in fact convey semantic signals that enrich exegetical interpretations. Therefore, understanding these differences is crucial in the context of Qur’anic interpretation, both classical and contemporary. This study recommends that tafsir scholars pay greater attention to rasm aspects as an integral component in comprehensively grasping the divine message.

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Published

26-12-2024

How to Cite

Rofi'i, Muhammad Arwani, Nurin Alfiani, and Zahrotus Tsaniyah Dhuhia Shofianah. 2024. “THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RASM UTHMĀNĪ AND IMLĀ’ RULES IN THE WRITING OF THE QUR’AN AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERPRETATION”. AL ITQAN: Jurnal Studi Al-Qur’an 10 (2):186-214. https://doi.org/10.47454/alitqan.v10i2.1086.

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