The Impact of Texture on the Translation of the Holy Quran

Texture is among the factors which play a significant part in understanding what words signify. It plays a very important role in the interpretation of the Quran as well; hence, it is utilized by the interpreters of the Quran in conveying the meanings of the Quranic verses. Clarification of the meanings of words, expansion and restriction of the meaning, recognition of the grammatical inflection of words in the verses, and rectification of the cause of revelation, and deciding upon a specific way of recitation are among the objectives fulfilled by texture. Texture is not widely used in translating the Quran and it is merely used to determine the meanings of words and phrases and find the antecedents of pronouns. Translators do not usually pay enough attention to texture in such essential cases as determining the structure, context and recitation of the verses. The present article seeks to express and prove this hypothesis, "As a significant element contributing to understanding the meaning of the Quranic verses, texture can indirectly impact the translation of the Holy Quran". Also, texture can impact translation by helping us to determine the grammatical inflection, a particular aspect of meaning, antecedents of pronouns and a specific type of recitation.