Semantik Al Qur’an Menurut Pandangan Toshihiko Izutsu

Abstract

This paper tries to understand the Qur'an with a semantic approach carried out by Thosihiko Izutsu. The choice of using a semantic view in understanding the Qur'an can be done in various steps taken in the semantic Thosihiko Izutsu is to search for keywords, find basic meanings, and relational meanings which include syntagmatic and paradigmatic analysis, in addition to that the semantic weltanschauung of the Qur'an is also studied, Diachronic and synchronic semantics are also a search for history, local culture, and people's mindsets. Thus, semantic analysis wants to present the importance of understanding the Qur'an's fragmented ideas in order to achieve its total idea (its worldview). The importance of capturing the Qur'an's worldview is closely related to the function of the Qur'an as guidance. The fact that the Qur'an was revealed for the benefit of mankind requires a proper understanding of the teachings contained in it. An interpretation is considered valid if it is able to express God's intentions. Because the Qur'an is not written by someone, but by God, so the emphasis that the Qur'an must be understood comprehensively.