همایش رویکردهای میان رشته ای به آموزش زبان، ادبیات و مطالعات ترجمه

صفحه اصلی / پنجمین همایش رویکردهای میان رشته ای به آموزش زبان، ادبیات و مطالعات ترجمه

Unveiling the Codex Hedāʾī Efendī, One of the Earliest Full Dated Persian Translations of the Qurʾān: Introduction, Linguistic and Translational Analysis

نویسندگان :

Milad Bigdeloo¹

1- دانشگاه علامه طباطبائی

کلمات کلیدی :

Early New Persian (ENP)،Qurʾān Translation History،Codex Hedāʾī Efendī،Linguistic Analysis،Translational Practices

چکیده :

The early Persian translations of the Qurʾān are invaluable resources for understanding the linguistic and translational developments in post-Islamic Iran. This study focuses on the Codex Hedāʾī Efendī, an Early New Persian (ENP) interlinear translation of the Qurʾān, dated 621 AH/1224 CE and housed in the Hedāʾī Efendī Library in Istanbul. The manuscript, one of the earliest complete and pure Persian renditions of the Qurʾān, is introduced and examined in detail for its translational and linguistic features. Employing a comprehensive analysis, the study identifies archaic and regional terms rooted in Middle Persian, reflecting the language dynamics in Central Iran during the manuscript’s composition, and analyzes phonological features to illustrate shifts in vowel and consonant usage, including contractions, lengthening, and diacritical variations. The translational analysis reveals a predominantly word-for-word approach, preserving the original Arabic syntax, with occasional modifications and additions likely influenced by Qurʾānic exegeses or the translator’s personal beliefs. Instances of untranslated words, incorrect translations, and interpretative modifications provide insight into the translator’s methods and the challenges faced in rendering the Qurʾān into Persian. The findings highlight the significance of the Codex Hedāʾī Efendī in the evolution of Persian translations of the Qurʾān, exemplifying the broader dynamics of translation practices in early Islamic Iran and showcasing the interaction between Arabic and Persian languages. This study underscores the importance of this manuscript in understanding the historical, linguistic, and translational context of early Persian Qurʾān translations, suggesting avenues for future research in translational studies, particularly in examining the influence of exegeses and personal beliefs on translation practices.