Foundational Differences among Parts of Linguistic Structure in terms of their Indication of Meaning according to the Hanafi School

Abstract

Abstract

Since linguistic signification has been a subject of consideration and interest for scholars, given that the sphere of action for scholars is the religious texts, where the diligent scholar applies his principles and foundations to these texts to deduce legislative rulings from them, this study aims to explore the linguistic aspects of signification according to the Hanafi school. The focus is on investigating the foundational differences in linguistic signification within the Hanafi framework, namely: textual expression, textual reference, textual indication, and textual necessitation.

This study delves into elucidating the nuanced foundational differences among these significations within the Hanafi school. It begins by highlighting the similarities and differences between textual expression and each of indication, reference, and necessity within the Hanafi perspective. It then proceeds to clarify points of convergence and divergence between textual reference and each of indication and necessity within the Hanafi school. Finally, it concludes by presenting points of similarity and divergence between textual indication and textual necessitation within the Hanafi framework.

The study concludes with an overview of various foundational differences among linguistic categories concerning their semantic implications within the Hanafi school and identifying areas of similarity between them.

Keywords: Foundational Differences, Areas of Similarity, Linguistic Signification, Hanafi School.