Mujam al-Mustalahat al-Quraniyya

Mu'jam al-Mustalahat al-Qur'aniyya (Arabic: معجم المصطلحات القرآنية, lit. 'Dictionary of Quranic Terms') is a specialized Arabic lexicon authored by the linguist and scholar F. Abd al-Rahim (d. 1445 AH / 2023 CE), focusing on the clarification and definition of terms and vocabulary found in the Quran.

Scope and Content

The work belongs to the genre of Quranic lexicography and terminological dictionaries. It systematically defines the terminology and expressions employed in the Quranic text, elucidating their linguistic roots, semantic nuances, and specific technical meanings within the Quranic context. By compiling and explaining Quranic terms, the dictionary assists readers, students, and researchers of the Quran in understanding precise meanings and distinguishing between various related usages in the text.

Method

Arranged in alphabetical lexicographical format, the work examines individual terms by providing concise, referenced explanations. It links the lexical derivations and morphology of each entry to its occurrences in the Quranic verses, providing clarity on religious, theological, legal, and conceptual terms as formulated in Islamic scripture.