Statistical Analysis of Conjunctions in the Supplications of Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him): A Semantic Study

Abstract

This research addresses the statistical and semantic analysis of conjunctions in the supplications of Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) contained in Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya. The study focuses on the hypothesis that conjunctions in these supplications are not only used for their traditional grammatical functions, but also go beyond that to perform precise semantic functions that reflect the psychological and spiritual structure of the speaker and reveal the depth of the doctrinal and behavioral intentions in the supplication discourse. Through the results, I concluded that these conjunctions were not used solely for their traditional grammatical function, but were also given deeper dimensions related to the doctrinal, psychological, and spiritual intentions of the supplications. At the end of the research, it was found that "fa" represents the largest percentage in terms of repetition, with this letter being used 303 times, the letter "aw" being used 47 times, and the letter "am" being used 8 times. This reflects a distinct syntactic structure characterized by continuity and sequentiality in presenting meanings and supplication demands. The study demonstrated that these conjunctions are employed as effective semantic expression tools, not merely linking tools. Grammatically, it contributes to producing meaning and guiding the recipient. She also concluded that the conjunctional structure in supplications is an effective tool that reflects the depth of meaning and the richness of language, which underscores the importance of incorporating linguistic analysis in the study of religious texts.