Al-Azkiya : International Journal Languages and Education

The companions (Sahaba) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the Holy Quran directly from him, pure and eloquent. They spared no effort in memorizing the Quran and applying its teachings in their lives and dealings, striving to understand its deeper meanings. Given their proximity to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and their knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the revelations, this research seeks to understand the mechanisms relied upon by the companions -may Allah be pleased with them all -when receiving the Quran, from a semantic and pragmatic perspective. A descriptive-analytical approach was employed, delving into the sources of the research, extrapolating and analyzing them to arrive at objective scientific conclusions. The research yielded several results, including the reliance of the companions on various strategies when receiving the Quranic text, such as coherence, the principle of similarity, background knowledge, and consideration of the context of the situation.