Alsinatuna
Vol 1 No 2 (2016): June 2016

Figurative Language of Metaphors in the Holy Quran

Mutammam (Unknown)
Aisyah Zubaidah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2016

Abstract

As a system of communication, language has literal and figurative meanings. In the case of literal language, words are used to express meaning as defined, while in the case of figurative language, words are used to provide room for interpretation. A profound contemplation done by some linguists shows that Holy Qur’an uses two kinds of meanings, they are haqiqi (literal language) and majazi (figurative languages). In this case, metaphors or figurative language is used as a persuasive device to strengthen Muslims’ faith in God and convince disbelievers to believe in God.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alsinatuna

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ALSINATUNA is a scientific journal in Arabic and English that covers current and contemporary issues related to Arabic linguistics and teaching at the middle school and higher education levels. It is published by the Arabic Education Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, State ...