Vernacularization of Paradise Verses in Indonesian Quranic Translation
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https://doi.org/10.33511/alfanar.v8n2.114-127Keywords:
Vernacularization, Quranic translation, paradise verses, cultural adaptation, comparative analysisAbstract
The growing need for accessible and culturally relevant Quranic translations highlights the importance of vernacularization as a strategy for conveying Quranic meanings to diverse audiences. This article aims to examine the vernacularization of Paradise verses in Indonesian Quranic translations through a comparative analysis of the works of Quraish Shihab and the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs. Employing a qualitative approach with content analysis, the study analyzes selected Quranic verses describing the delights of Paradise in both translations. Data were collected through documentary research and analyzed using comparative translation analysis to identify lexical choices, translation strategies, cultural adaptations, and interpretive tendencies adopted by each translator. The findings reveal that Quraish Shihab’s translation tends to employ a contextual, communicative, and interpretive approach, enabling the meanings of Paradise-related verses to resonate more closely with the cultural and experiential backgrounds of Indonesian readers. In contrast, the translation of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs adopts a more literal and source-oriented approach, emphasizing textual fidelity and linguistic consistency. These differences demonstrate that vernacularization extends beyond linguistic transfer and involves a dynamic negotiation of meaning between the sacred text and the socio-cultural context of its audience. This article concludes that vernacularization plays a significant role in enhancing the accessibility and comprehension of Quranic messages. The findings contribute to the development of Quranic translation studies by providing insights into how textual accuracy and cultural relevance can be effectively balanced in translating sacred texts for contemporary Muslim societies.
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