نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
The theory of mental spaces, one of the key achievements of cognitive linguistics, provides a new framework for analyzing the construction of meaning in religious texts. Drawing upon the theoretical foundations of Fauconnier (1994) and Turner (2002), this study employs a descriptive–analytical approach to examine verses 79–81 of Surah al-Kahf, focusing on the functional role of pronoun shifts in the verbs “Aradtu” (I intended), “Aradnā” (We intended), and “Arāda Rabbuka” (Your Lord intended) in the narrative of Moses (peace be upon him) and al-Khiḍr. The findings reveal that the alternation of pronouns in these verses serves not merely as a rhetorical device, but as a model for explaining the cognitive structure of monotheism within Qur’anic language. It reflects transitions among human, blended, and divine mental spaces, functioning as a cognitive strategy that transfers meaning from a propositional to a perceptual level. Through this process, the Qur’an guides the reader from the surface understanding of action toward the experiential realization of divine unity. Consequently, the Qur’an not only speaks about God but also configures the human mind for the experience of the Divine. The results demonstrate a closer alignment of this analysis with mystical foundations.