Translation Assessment of the Verb "Yamhaqu" in the Usury ayyah of the Holy Quran into English
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijarss.v3i10.127Keywords:
Translation of the Qur’an, Yamḥaqu, Dynamic Equivalence, Explicitation, Literal TranslationAbstract
This study is intended to examine the translation of the Arabic verb "yamhaqu" in Surat Al-Baqarah, Ayah 276 of the Holy Quran. Various English translations of this term are studied, the translational strategies employed are analyzed, and their effectiveness in conveying the original Quranic meaning is evaluated. By conducting a comparative analysis of prominent English renditions based on translation theory, classical Arabic lexicography, and Quranic exegesis, this study endeavors to highlight the complexities deep-rooted in translating terms characterized by cultural and theological specificity. The findings of the study reveal that the use of the dynamic equivalence strategy and explicating translation tend to yield more accurate translations than literal translation approaches, particularly when terms are deeply embedded in the theological discourse of Islam.
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