An Analysis of the Linguistic Aspects in the Qur’anic Verses’ Translation: A Case of Al Fatihah Surah

Abstract

This study analyzed the linguistic features in Qur’anic translation in the Al Fatihah Surah. It compares five different translations, namely, Asad Quran Translation, Malik Quran Translation, Yusuf Ali Quran Translation, and Piktal Quran Translation. The analysis uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The theoretical framework of the study is based on Newmark's (1988) multidisciplinary method of translation.  Results of the study showed that varied translation versions of Qur’an verses should be analyzed to transfer and reduce original meaning to non-native speakers of the Arabic language since Qur’an includes stylish features in both form and content. In addition, findings revealed that translation of linguistic features postures challenges translators while interpreting meaning. This study concludes that most of the linguistic features under scrutiny have been rendered into English that is often erroneous. However, the conceptualization of linguistic features in Qur’anic translation is often lost.

Keywords: Linguistic features. phonic,  Qur’an translation, Al Fatihah

DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/87-05

Publication date: April 30^th 2022