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The research aims to explore the negotiation of meaning in the Tolaki translation of Qur'anic verses, focusing on readability and theological implications.

April 21, 2026Qualitative Research Journal

Negotiating meaning in Tolaki Qur'an translation: readability, theological shifts and cultural mediation

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FGFahmi Gunawan NRNurazan Mohmad Rouyan AAAlimin AliminSyarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta

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Qualitative analysis uncovers readability and theological shifts in Tolaki Qur'an translation, suggesting new approaches for cultural mediation.

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The research aims to explore the negotiation of meaning in the Tolaki translation of Qur'anic verses, focusing on readability and theological implications.
Adopted a qualitative digital ethnographic design
Conducted interviews and task-based back translation
Analyzed data using reflexive thematic analysis and established translation theories
Participants faced readability challenges due to archaic vocabulary in the Tolaki translation
Theological shifts were noted as key concepts were generalized, impacting doctrinal clarity
Cultural mediation strategies included local idioms to reinterpret Qur'anic messages on pluralism

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Gunawan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e713b4cb99343efc98d28b https://doi.org/10.1108/qrj-09-2025-0337

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Qualitative analysis uncovers readability and theological shifts in Tolaki Qur'an translation, suggesting new approaches for cultural mediation.

Negotiating meaning in Tolaki Qur'an translation: readability, theological shifts and cultural mediation

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Negotiating meaning in Tolaki Qur'an translation: readability, theological shifts and cultural mediation

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