The Semantic Plot in the Holy Qur’an: The Story of Moses with Al- Khidr -peace be upon them- as a Model

Abstract

Abstract

This research aims to detect a criterion of contemporary linguistic theory, which is the semantic plot in the story of Moses with Al-Khidr -peace be upon them- as a model. The semantic plot means the sequential connection of text elements, through the methods which play a role in the cohesion of the text and making it a cohesive unit, containing: semantic relationships, context elements, and the overall semantic structure.

This research concluded that the opinions of ancient rhetoricians are important precursors, on the other side, the completion of the concept of plot was at the hands of contemporary textual theories.

As well as the semantic relationships also play a role in the cohesion of the story; as the causal relationship added a sequential dimension; each action has a result governed by a logical relationship that depends on reference to the distant and advanced.

The context played a role in the plot, whereas it enabled the reader to understand the story, link its events, and detect its semantic cohesion.

However, the overall semantic structure of the story lies in: the importance of applying for the knowledge and patience in its difficulties, and identifying it is done by using the four rules with the necessity of the reader's participation as he is the one who selects them.

This study recommends paying attention to other theoretical textual criteria and identifying their role in the coherence of texts.

Keywords: plot, semantics, relationships, context, structure.