This article analyzes the pragmatic functions of religious and belief-based linguistic units in the speech of characters in the works of Uzbek writer Tohir Malik, with special reference to the novel “Farewell, Childhood”. The study explores how religious terms and expressions operate as pragmatic means to reveal characters’ worldview, moral values, and psychological states, while also supporting the author’s ideological and educational aims. Attention is given to the literal and figurative use of Islamic terminology and its role in enhancing the realism and spiritual depth of the narrative. From a linguistic perspective, the article highlights the importance of examining religious-Islamic lexicon in literary texts for the advancement of pragmatics and lexicographical studies. The findings confirm that religious pragmatic units in Tohir Malik’s works form a coherent and purposeful layer of artistic expression.

Tohir Malik, character speech, pragmatic units

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