The phonetic and moral dimension of the phenomenon of The Lengthening in the Holy Qur’an- a functional and descriptive study-

Abstract

This study seeks to clarify the role of the Lengthening in clarifying the meaning in the Qur’an, as the Lengthening is the extension of a consonant after a vowel in reading, based on the various Qur’anic readings, which are an important source for understanding the Qur’an. The study indicates that the Lengthening is a Qur’anic peculiarity that follows strict phonetic rules. It affects the meaning directly or indirectly.

The study concluded that the phonetic diversity arising from Arabic dialects produced diversity in Qur’anic readings. Meaning that each reader reads according to the characteristics of his vocal cords and what his language is accustomed to, and that the significance of the vowel is linked to the significance of the context in which it occurs.