COHESION AND COHERENCE IN SURATUL LUQMAN

Abstract

This study explored cohesion and coherence in Suratul Luqman, Chapter 31 of the Qur’ān. Employing a qualitative content analysis, the study applied Halliday and Hasan's (1976) Cohesion Theory to examine grammatical cohesive devices of reference, substitution and conjunction, and lexical cohesion of reiteration, synonyms, antonyms, and collocation in Suratul Luqman. The findings revealed that personal pronouns, demonstratives, deictic, coordinating and subordinating conjunctions are employed to connect core ideas and create thematic unity, logical progression and textual coherence in the Chapter. It was also revealed that repetition, synonym, antonym and collocation are used to express key themes of monotheism, gratitude, divine attributes of Allah, social and moral ethical values, obedience to parents, wisdom and guidance, etc. The study concluded that cohesion and coherence are key stylistic features that enhance Qur’ān’s persuasive and rhetorical power; and that the central themes expressed in Suratul Luqman offers insights into contemporary social and global challenges.