Research Article

The Concepts of Crime and Sin in the Qur’an: An Analysis from the Perspective of Forensic Linguistics

Volume: 9 Number: 4 December 31, 2025
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The Concepts of Crime and Sin in the Qur’an: An Analysis from the Perspective of Forensic Linguistics

Abstract

This article examines the concepts of sin and crime in the Qur’an from the perspective of forensic linguistics, focusing on their semantic, etymological, and contextual dimensions. Although terms such as junāḥ, ithm, dhanb, jurm, and khaṭaʾ are often used interchangeably in translations, discourse analysis reveals distinct legal and moral implications. Junāḥ refers to actions that blur the boundary between prohibition and permissibility in personal conduct, while ithm denotes intentional or negligent behaviors with legal consequences. Dhanb signifies serious violations affecting social order, often mentioned alongside repentance; jurm designates persistent, unpardonable offenses, identifying mujrim as those deserving punishment; and khaṭaʾ points to unintentional acts evaluated by the degree of negligence. These distinctions are structured around parameters such as personal–public domain, intent–negligence, and forgiveness–unpardonability. The study argues that the Qur’an’s conceptual diversity reflects not only a moral but also a coherent legal system of meaning.

Keywords

Qur’an , Crime , Sin , Jurm , Forensic Linguistics

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Demir, Erdoğan. “Kur’an’da Suç Ve Günah Kavramlarının Adli Dilbilim Perspektifinden Analizi”. Türkiye İlahiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi 9/4 (December 1, 2025): 1391-1409. https://doi.org/10.32711/tiad.1788894.