Semantic Analysis of Muhsinīn in the Verses of the Holy Quran through Collocation Method
Subject Areas :omolbanin ghasemi 1 , mohammadreza yousefi 2
1 - دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی .احد قم
2 - Arabic language and literature, Islamic Azad University Qom branch, Iran
Keywords: Quran, Semantics, Muhsinīn, Collocation Relationship.,
Abstract :
In the terminology of the Quran, the people of Iḥsān are known as Muhsinīn. This word is one of the frequently mentioned terms in the Holy Quran and appears in forms such as Muhsin, Muhsinīn, and Muhsināt. Within the semantic system of the Quran, this word acquires a special semantic connotation in relation to other words. The broad spectrum and vastness of the concept of Muhsinīn in the Quran, along with examining the structure and context of the verses focused on understanding the term Muhsinīn, leads to a correct and comprehensive understanding of the Quranic verses. In this regard, the present study, using a descriptive-analytical method, explores the semantics of Muhsinīn in the verses of the Holy Quran through the method of collocation. The findings indicate that the word Muhsin is an active participle derived from the verb Aḥsana and is used in the Quran in two meanings: one refers to those who do good and benefit others, and the other to those who perform righteous deeds and exhibit virtuous behavior, whether these actions are practical, spiritual, or doctrinal. This word has collocates such as Muttaqīn (the pious), Ṣābirīn (the patient), Mujāhidīn (those who strive), Mufliḥīn (the successful), and Munfiqīn (those who spend in charity), with which it shares semantic relationships. When mentioned alongside Muhsinīn, these words illuminate different dimensions of Muhsinīn and enhance its meaning.
