Temporal Significance of Verbs in Juz' Al-Mulk

Abstract

This research examines the temporal significance of verbs in Juz' Al-Mulk, focusing on the temporal meanings conveyed by past and present verb forms. It analyzes the types of past verb structures and their use to express the simple, recent, and distant past, as well as their ability to convey present, future, and general tenses. The study identifies contextual markers that indicate these temporal references, with examples from Juz' Al-Mulk. Divided into an introduction, a preface and two sections, the first section explores the temporal connotations of past verbs, highlighting how they shift meaning across different contexts. The second section addresses present verbs, analyzing their capacity to indicate past, present, and future actions, along with general tense. It further explains the contextual factors influencing these temporal variations, applying interpretations from linguistic, morphological, and syntactic sources. A key finding is that context, rather than verbal markers alone, determines the temporal significance of verbs. The study also emphasizes how Arabic’s linguistic diversity allows for multiple temporal meanings within a single verb form. The researcher recommends deeper exploration of semantic studies in conjunction with morphology and syntax to demonstrate the integration between these fields, enhancing the understanding of temporal variation in Arabic grammar.