Acts of Gratitude in Selected Verses of Legal Rulings | مجلة قضايا لغوية | Linguistic Issues Journal

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Halima Ahmed Mohamed Salah
This paper examines an important phenomenon in the Holy Qur’an, namely the acts of gratitude embedded within verses of legal rulings, through the lens of the pragmatic approach. It explores this phenomenon using selected applied examples that illustrate such acts within legal verses, tracing their realization through detailed explanation and analysis from multiple perspectives. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of Qur’anic context in clarifying meaning, as well as on the significant linguistic elements that contribute to reinforcing the communicative function of gratitude acts within pragmatic studies. The paper arrives at several key findings, most notably that acts of gratitude occur in contexts that highlight God’s فضل (grace) upon His servants. Examples include the facilitation granted in matters of worship through the legislation of lenient rulings, such as the concession of tayammum (dry ablution), and the permission to break the fast for the sick and travelers. Additionally, these acts include divine favor manifested in legislating sacrificial offerings brought to the Sacred Sanctuary as acts of devotion to God Almighty. The purpose of such acts of gratitude is to remind believers of these blessings. Moreover, these acts function as influential speech acts that prompt the recipient toward action; thus, God’s bestowal of blessings upon the المؤمنين (believers) leads them to express gratitude to Him for all His نعَم (blessings).
Keywords: Pragmatics; speech acts; linguistics; gratitude; verses of legal rulings.
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