The transliteration-exceptions table defines exceptions in standard transliteration rules, capturing unique cases where a word is rendered differently for linguistic or contextual reasons. It ensures consistency and accuracy in transliteration output.

Analysis of the transliteration-exceptions Table

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

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Table Name	Field Name	Description
transliteration-exceptions	ID	A unique identifier for each transliteration exception, serving as the primary key for indexing and referencing.
transliteration-exceptions	RENDERED	The default transliteration of a word or phrase as it appears in the system.
transliteration-exceptions	SUBSTITUTE	The custom or preferred transliteration to replace the default rendering, ensuring alignment with specific linguistic, cultural, or stylistic preferences.

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Key Insights

1. Field Relationships:

   • ID uniquely identifies each transliteration exception, enabling clear referencing and consistency.
   • RENDERED and SUBSTITUTE define a mapping between the default transliteration and the custom substitute.

2. Purpose and Applications:

   • Corrects or standardizes transliteration discrepancies in Quranic text or related resources.
   • Accommodates user preferences or scholarly conventions for specific terms, such as replacing al-lah with Allah.

3. Scalability:

   • The table allows for the addition of more exceptions as new transliteration cases arise, maintaining flexibility for evolving user needs or scholarly updates.

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Example Interpretation of Data:

• Row 1:
  • ID: 1
  • RENDERED: al-lah
  • SUBSTITUTE: Allah
  • Indicates that the transliteration al-lah should be replaced with the preferred form Allah to align with common usage or theological conventions.

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Contextual Significance:

1. Consistency:
   • Ensures uniform transliteration across the application, particularly for terms with specific cultural or religious significance.
2. User Experience:
   • Improves readability and relevance by substituting less familiar or unconventional transliterations with widely accepted alternatives.
3. Linguistic Accuracy:
   • Allows the application to respect established transliteration standards while remaining adaptable to user or scholarly preferences.

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First 10 Rows Example

ID	RENDERED	SUBSTITUTE
1	al-lah	Allah
End of table

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