The Dialogues Of The Prophet Moses (Peace Be Upon Him) In The Holy Quran In Light Of Grice's Quantum Theory

Authors

  • Mona Munshid Kadhim Al-Mustansiriya University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58223/ypb23s80

Keywords:

dialogic implied meaning, quantum rule, dialogues, Quranic discourse

Abstract

The Qur’anic discourse is one of the most powerful linguistic texts rhetorically, because it is the word of God Almighty, as it contains hidden meanings that have opened the way for interpreters to present their interpretations of it. Therefore, the Qur’anic discourse has an achievement value that has an impact on the recipient, and in this research we will try to show some of those meanings through our study of the dialogues of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) in the Holy Qur’an. This research examines and analyzes the implied meanings conveyed by certain rhetorical and declarative styles, as well as the pragmatic purposes they serve. It considers the contextual and communicative situations found in the dialogues, drawing upon the opinions of various commentators and scholars. The researcher has sought to apply the mechanisms of the pragmatic method to the dialogues of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) in the Holy Quran.

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2026-06-06

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The Dialogues Of The Prophet Moses (Peace Be Upon Him) In The Holy Quran In Light Of Grice’s Quantum Theory. (2026). International Conference on Islamic Studies, 7(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.58223/ypb23s80