Speech act theory seeks to analyze texts by examining the unique structure of their discourse. The theory was initially proposed by J.L. Austin and later developed by John Searle, who categorized speech acts into five types: assertives, directives, expressives, commissives, and declarations. Applying this theory to the Quran can provide a deeper understanding of its implicit layers and messages. Surah Al-Jathiyah, a Meccan chapter, not only conveys religious and moral teachings but also displays a strong linguistic structure. This study analyzes the chapter through the lens of speech act theory, focusing on its context and thematic content. Findings reveal that some speech segments carry multiple speech acts simultaneously. The frequent use of directive and assertive speech acts is justified, as the surah aims to explain monotheism, warn disbelievers, and issue guidance. Directive speech acts are used to encourage belief in monotheism and to warn wrongdoers. Assertive speech acts affirm the truths of existence, divine unity, human deeds, and enlightenment, often through comparative methods. Expressive speech acts are employed to evoke emotional responses from the audience. Commissive speech acts are absent in this chapter.
SHARAFI, M. (2025). A Discourse Analysis of Surah Al-Jathiyah Based on Searle's Speech Act Theory. Literary Studies of Islamic texts, 9(26), -. doi: 10.22081/jrla.2024.69243.1393
MLA
SHARAFI, M. . "A Discourse Analysis of Surah Al-Jathiyah Based on Searle's Speech Act Theory", Literary Studies of Islamic texts, 9, 26, 2025, -. doi: 10.22081/jrla.2024.69243.1393
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SHARAFI, M. (2025). 'A Discourse Analysis of Surah Al-Jathiyah Based on Searle's Speech Act Theory', Literary Studies of Islamic texts, 9(26), pp. -. doi: 10.22081/jrla.2024.69243.1393
CHICAGO
M. SHARAFI, "A Discourse Analysis of Surah Al-Jathiyah Based on Searle's Speech Act Theory," Literary Studies of Islamic texts, 9 26 (2025): -, doi: 10.22081/jrla.2024.69243.1393
VANCOUVER
SHARAFI, M. A Discourse Analysis of Surah Al-Jathiyah Based on Searle's Speech Act Theory. Literary Studies of Islamic texts, 2025; 9(26): -. doi: 10.22081/jrla.2024.69243.1393