Pendekatan Linguistik dalam Tafsir Al-Qur’an untuk Memahami Makna Ayat-Ayat Akhlak dan Moral

Abstract

This study aims to examine linguistic approaches in Qur’anic tafsir by highlighting the role of language as a key instrument in understanding the meanings and messages of the Qur’an. Employing a qualitative library research methodology, the study analyzes classical and contemporary tafsir works that emphasize linguistic elements such as grammar (nahw), morphology (?arf), rhetoric (bal?ghah), semantics, and contextual usage of words and expressions. These linguistic tools are considered essential for uncovering both the explicit and implicit meanings embedded in Qur’anic discourse, allowing interpreters to engage more deeply with the text. The research findings indicate that linguistic analysis significantly contributes to the enrichment of moral interpretation in Qur’anic exegesis. By closely examining word choices, sentence structures, and stylistic devices, exegetes are able to identify ethical nuances and moral guidance that may not be immediately apparent through surface-level readings. Linguistic approaches help clarify how moral values such as justice, compassion, patience, and responsibility are conveyed through specific linguistic forms and rhetorical strategies. Furthermore, attention to linguistic context prevents misinterpretation by ensuring that moral conclusions are derived from accurate textual understanding. The study also reveals that linguistic tafsir does not function in isolation but interacts with other interpretive approaches, including theological, legal, and philosophical perspectives. However, linguistic analysis serves as a foundational layer that supports these approaches by establishing precise meanings of key terms and expressions. Through this method, moral teachings in the Qur’an are not only understood as abstract principles but are grounded in the textual structure and language of revelation itself.