Table Quran Verse Endings - warwickfoster/qurantools GitHub Wiki

The quran-verse-endings table focuses on the rhyming and stylistic structures at the end of Qur'anic verses. It documents verse-ending patterns, including linguistic and phonetic features, and is vital for studying Qur'anic rhyme and rhythm.

Analysis of the quran-verse-endings Table

Below is the detailed analysis and description of each field in the quran-verse-endings table, with the table name included as a left-hand column.

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Table Name	Field Name	Description
quran-verse-endings	SURA-VERSE	A combined identifier that specifies the chapter (sura) and verse number in the Quran (e.g., 100:1 for sura 100, verse 1).
quran-verse-endings	SURA	The sura (chapter) number in the Quran.
quran-verse-endings	VERSE	The verse number within the sura.
quran-verse-endings	FINAL 2 LETTERS	The last two letters of the verse's final word, representing the rhyme or phonetic pattern.
quran-verse-endings	MATCHES NEXT VERSE ENDING	Indicates whether the final letters of this verse's ending match the next verse's ending (1 for yes, 0 for no).
quran-verse-endings	FINAL WORD	The last word of the verse in Arabic transliteration, providing the textual context for the ending.
quran-verse-endings	FINAL GLOBAL WORD NUMBER	The global word number assigned to the final word of the verse, uniquely identifying it in the Quranic corpus.

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Key Insights

1. Field Relationships:

   • SURA-VERSE uniquely identifies each verse in the Quran, linking it to its corresponding ending and other characteristics.
   • FINAL GLOBAL WORD NUMBER provides a precise mapping to the global word dataset, enabling advanced cross-referencing.

2. Verse Endings Analysis:

   • FINAL 2 LETTERS highlights rhyme patterns and phonetic structures, which are significant in Quranic recitation (tajweed) and stylistic studies.
   • MATCHES NEXT VERSE ENDING captures rhyme consistency between consecutive verses, which is a key feature of Quranic eloquence.

3. Applications:

   • Supports linguistic studies of Quranic rhyme schemes and phonetics.
   • Enables computational analysis of stylistic patterns, such as rhyme continuity across verses.

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Example Interpretation of Data:

• Row 1:

  • SURA-VERSE: 100:1
  • FINAL 2 LETTERS: an
  • MATCHES NEXT VERSE ENDING: 1 (matches the next verse ending)
  • FINAL WORD: ḍabḥan
  • Indicates that the verse ends with a rhyme pattern (an) that continues in the next verse.

• Row 6:

  • SURA-VERSE: 100:6
  • FINAL 2 LETTERS: un
  • MATCHES NEXT VERSE ENDING: 1 (matches the next verse ending)
  • FINAL WORD: lakanūdun
  • Demonstrates a consistent rhyme (un) with the subsequent verse.

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Contextual Significance:

1. Phonetic Patterns:
   • FINAL 2 LETTERS aids in understanding the Quran’s rhyme schemes, which contribute to its melodic and rhythmic qualities.
2. Rhyme Consistency:
   • The MATCHES NEXT VERSE ENDING field provides insights into the intentional continuity of verse endings, reflecting Quranic stylistic elegance.
3. Global Word Tracking:
   • FINAL GLOBAL WORD NUMBER ensures traceability of verse endings within the entire Quranic corpus.

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First 10 Rows Example

SURA-VERSE	SURA	VERSE	FINAL 2 LETTERS	MATCHES NEXT VERSE ENDING	FINAL WORD	FINAL GLOBAL WORD NUMBER
100:1	100	1	an	1	?ab?an	77079
100:10	100	10	ri	0	l-?ud?ri	77112
100:11	100	11	un	0	la-khab?run	77117
100:2	100	2	an	1	qad?an	77081
100:3	100	3	an	1	?ub?an	77083
100:4	100	4	an	1	naq?an	77086
100:5	100	5	an	0	jam?an	77089
100:6	100	6	un	1	lakan?dun	77093
100:7	100	7	un	1	lashah?dun	77097
100:8	100	8	un	0	la-shad?dun	77101

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