Manifestations of Speech Acts in Selected Quranic Verses Concerning "Action

Abstract

The expansive scope of modern linguistic studies encompasses various Undoubtedly, the expansive scope of modern linguistic studies encompasses a range of fundamental theories and linguistic pillars—foremost among them "speech acts," a cornerstone concept in pragmatics. Since pragmatics is concerned with the study of language in actual use, speech acts—in essence—embody that very usage. Accordingly, this research analyzes selected Quranic texts containing the term *al-ʿamal* (action/deed) and its derivatives through the lens of this theory, delving into them to extract profound rhetorical meanings and connotations that align with the specific communicative setting and context.

The research adopts an analytical pragmatic approach to study the selected verses by examining the types of pauses in relation to the speech acts contained therein, analyzing their communicative functions and their role in achieving persuasion and impact, and highlighting the rhetorical inimitability of the Holy Quran. Consequently, the researcher will examine speech acts in selected Quranic verses concerning action, applying Austin’s classification—as he is the pioneer of this theory.