| Sumario: | The main aim of the present research could be categorised as a two-fold exercise, which by its very nature is theoretical while operating within the parameters of autopoietic applicative praxis at the same time. First, the primary goal is to reveal the layered network of lexical vocabularies, syntactical styles and the arelation between discourses concerning the quite ambiguous term “Quality of Life” (QoL). The research strategy is based on the concept of “attribute”, as found in the Quran, linked to multiple meanings. To do this, the most important terms, the meanings of which represent life as following the findings of’ Meaningcondensation’, were chosen by using the ‘Cross text technique’ via the Quranic corpus website for their frequency analysis in the group. The end of this academic journey suggests a rather revealing finding that syntax and lexical semantics are isomorphic to each other and skilfully spin the magnificent web of meaningful discourses. Interesting to note is the fact that the definitive phrase ‘quality of life’ is nowhere to be seen in Quranic verses. Moreover, the very word ‘quality’ is missing, which is quite conspicuous in its absence. Nevertheless, the idea of QoL appears to be the given interest more often. Notably, the examination results in an array of four seemingly interrelated leading QoL factors, to which three terms bear deep meaning. These comprise the areas of faith and devotion, ideas and learning, sustenance, and relationships within the society.
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