The Quality of Meaning-based Translation According to Larson’s Theory in Yasrebis Translation of Quran: Case Study of Kahf Surah

Abstract

One of the prominent patterns to the qualitative advancement level of translation and especially in the meaning-based translation`s area is Larson`s theory. Laying out a process in translation, Larson initially focuses on discovering the primary meanings of the text, followed by studying the language`s construction and how to restate those meanings in the target language. Consequently, his approach in this theory is majorly a linguistic one. Larson first asserts the recognition of features constituting meaning in the source language. Then according to his assessment, he deems the application of those features or similar structures important. Some of the features of the source language include the multiple meaning of words along with explicit or implicit information within the text. The Holy Quran involves various styles of expression such as metaphorical and allegorical application of words, allusions, similes, etc. as well as implicit themes and information. The majority of these features that comply with Larson`s theory are present in Kahf Surah. Subsequently, the subject of discovering the themes asserted in these titles and restating them to the target language audience has been manifested in various forms in Yahya Yasrebi`s translation which could be contrasted using Larson`s theory. Conducted through the descriptive-analytical method, the researcher attempts to compare the aforementioned Kahf`s Surah translation with this theory and express the existing challenges in this translation. The result of the study shows that in addition to discovering meanings in Yasrebi`s translation, he has also paid attention to transferring the explicit and implicit information present in Kahf Surah.

Keywords

• meaning-based translation
• larson’s theory
• kahf surah
• yahya yasrebi