Research Article

The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira'at

Volume: 26 Number: 1 March 28, 2026
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The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira'at

Abstract

The qirāʾāt’s are related to the wording of the Qurʾān and therefore, are connected to the Arabic language. In this context, linguistic and grammatical issues are at the center of the differences among the qirāʾāt. One aspect of these rules concerns the concepts of masculinity and femininity, which are among the perspectives on qirāʾāt differences. The existence of words described as feminine despite lacking feminine markers, the use of certain words in both masculine and feminine forms through semantic extension, the presence of a gap between the verb and its subject, and issues related to plural words are among the reasons for disagreements over masculine or feminine readings. Such differences are found across authentic, shadh, and all other types of recitation. In this study, the phenomenon of masculinity and femininity has been examined in the context of Qurʾānic recitation. One of the objectives of this study is to identify these issues in qirāʾāt and tafsir sources and to conduct a comparative analysis of opinions on the subject. Through this approach, the study aims to demonstrate that differences in masculine or feminine readings do not contain inconsistencies, contribute to a deeper understanding of the Qurʾān, and provide a unique perspective by enriching the meaning of its interpretation.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Recitation of the Qur'an and Qiraat

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 28, 2026

Submission Date

May 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 7, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 26 Number: 1

APA
Saylan, N. (2026). The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi, 26(1), 405-432. https://doi.org/10.33415/daad.1688584
AMA
1.Saylan N. The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi. 2026;26(1):405-432. doi:10.33415/daad.1688584
Chicago
Saylan, Nesrişah. 2026. “The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at”. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi 26 (1): 405-32. https://doi.org/10.33415/daad.1688584.
EndNote
Saylan N (March 1, 2026) The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi 26 1 405–432.
IEEE
[1]N. Saylan, “The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at”, Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 405–432, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.33415/daad.1688584.
ISNAD
Saylan, Nesrişah. “The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at”. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi 26/1 (March 1, 2026): 405-432. https://doi.org/10.33415/daad.1688584.
JAMA
1.Saylan N. The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi. 2026;26:405–432.
MLA
Saylan, Nesrişah. “The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at”. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi, vol. 26, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 405-32, doi:10.33415/daad.1688584.
Vancouver
1.Nesrişah Saylan. The Examination of the Concept of Masculinity-Femininity in the Context of Qira’at. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi. 2026 Mar. 1;26(1):405-32. doi:10.33415/daad.1688584