Speech Act Theory Between Arabic Heritage and Western Studies: An Applied Study on Quranic Verses

Authors

  • Dr. KERROUMI ABDERRAHMANE University of Ahmed draia-Adrar
  • Dr. BENHASSANE ABDERRAHMANE University of Ahmed draia-Adrar , Algeria
  • Pr. SBAI MHAMMED University of Ahmed draia-Adrar , Algeria
  • Pr. KASBAOUI ABDELKADER University of Ahmed draia-Adrar , Algeria
  • Pr. BENKHALED ABDELKRIM University of Ahmed draia-Adrar , Algeria
  • Pr. BAOTMAN ABDERRAHMAN University of Ahmed draia-Adrar , Algeria

Keywords:

Speech acts, language, tradition Arabic, Western studies, Qur'an

Abstract

When a speaker utters words, they are performing an act—a speech act. This is how linguists view language when studying it in actual use and within both linguistic and non-linguistic contexts, taking into account the crucial role these contexts play in the success of communication. Arab scholars also addressed this concept, particularly in their discussions of declarative and performative speech, with a focus on Maqām (context) and the speaker’s intent.

The Holy Qur’an represents the most exemplary corpus in which speech acts are manifested. Therefore, this research, titled "The Theory of Speech Acts Between Arab Tradition and Western Studies: An Applied Study on Qur’anic Verses," aims to answer several key questions:What is the theory of speech acts? Was this theory known—explicitly or implicitl —in classical Arab linguistic thought? How is the theory conceptualized in Western linguistic studies, and who are its main proponents? Can this theory be applied to the Qur’anic text?

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Published

17-10-2026

Issue

No. 42 (2026): Jul- Dec

Section

Research Articles

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