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To explore how local contexts influence lexical choices in Southeast Asian Qur'anic translations.

April 1, 2026Open Access

When the Text Meets Its Local Contexts: Lexical Equivalents in Southeast Asian Qur'anic Translations

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To explore how local contexts influence lexical choices in Southeast Asian Qur'anic translations.
Comparative analysis of different Qur'anic translations from Southeast Asia.
Workshop discussions to gather insights on translation approaches.
Evaluation of lexical equivalents and their contextual meanings.
Identification of varying lexical equivalents across different Southeast Asian translations.
Evidence of significant local contexts influencing translation choices.
Illumination of the interplay between language and cultural context in translations.

Comparative study investigates lexical equivalents in Qur'anic translations across Southeast Asia, suggesting regional influences.

Comparative Study of Southeast Asian Kitabs: Papers of the Workshop held at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan on October 23, 2011

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Ervan Nurtawab (2012) studied this question.

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Comparative study investigates lexical equivalents in Qur'anic translations across Southeast Asia, suggesting regional influences.

Comparative Study of Southeast Asian Kitabs: Papers of the Workshop held at Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan on October 23, 2011