Quran Method and Established Usage in Determining Pronoun References: A Theoretical -Applied Study

Abstract

This study discusses the importance of the Quran's method and its established usage in determining the reference of pronouns. It is part of the endeavor to interpret the Quran through the Quran itself, demonstrating some aspects of the Quran's miraculous nature, powerful style, and eloquence. The objectives are to develop a clear methodology for identifying pronoun references using the Quran's customary usage and to clarify the Quran's stance on some pronoun rules. The study is divided into an introduction, and two main sections:. The first section examined impact of understanding the Quran’s method and established usage on determining pronoun references. The second section discussed the conflict between pronoun rules and the Quran’s method and established usage. For the purpose of the study, the theoretical, deductive, and inductive methodology was employed. The study findings showed that understanding the Quran's method and established usage aided in identifying the intended pronoun reference. The Quran's usage and method do not conflict with the rule that prefers returning the pronoun to the mentioned subject rather than to an unrelated antecedent.