DIALECTICAL DIFFERENCES IN ARABIC NOUNS IN EBÛ MANSÛR MUHAMMED AL-EZHERÎ’S KITÂBÜ MEʿÂNÎ’L-QIRÂʾÂT

Ezheri's Kitāb Maʿānī al-Qirāʾāt is a significant work that examines the impact of dialectal variations among Arab tribes on Qur'anic readings (qirāʾāt). The linguistic diversity observed in the Qur'anic recitations is analyzed in relation to the dialects of Arab tribes. Within this framework, the influence of pronunciation and semantic differences, shaped by the variations among tribes and regions, on the qirāʾāt is explored. Ezheri highlights how these linguistic variations play a critical role in the interpretation and understanding of the Qur'an. The analyses presented in the work reflect the richness of Arabic dialects and demonstrate that the variations in qirāʾāt are rooted in the historical and geographical diversity of the language. Ezheri argues that the differences in qirāʾāt arise not only from phonetic or lexical variations but also from the cultural and historical diversity of Arab societies. In addition to being a significant resource for the study of the science of qirāʾāt, this work provides valuable insights into understanding the dialectal richness of the Arabic language.