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This study explores the translation strategies of Yusuf Ali for culture-specific items in Surah Al-Baqarah.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Translating culture-specific items in Surah Al-Baqarah: Analyzing Yusuf Ali's use of foreignization and domestication

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This study explores the translation strategies of Yusuf Ali for culture-specific items in Surah Al-Baqarah.
Qualitative analysis of translation strategies
Data collection from Surah Al-Baqarah of the Noble Qur’an
Application of Venuti’s theoretical framework
Domestication was used 67% of the time, while foreignization was used 33%
Proper nouns comprised the largest category at 39.66%
Religious activities and material culture were 25.86% and 20.69%, respectively.

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Qualitative analysis of Yusuf Ali's translation strategies for culture-specific items in Surah Al-Baqarah, highlighting effective techniques.

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Qualitative analysis of Yusuf Ali's translation strategies for culture-specific items in Surah Al-Baqarah, highlighting effective techniques.