Tilawah: Journal of Al-Qur'an Studies
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025)

The Application of Greimas' Narrative in the Story of the Prophet Yunus: A Structural Semiotic Study of the Quranic Narrative

Wahyu Muhammad Abdul Wahid (Unknown)
Muliadi (Unknown)
Wildan Taufiq (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Dec 2025

Abstract

This article examines the story of Prophet Yunus in the Qur'an using A. J. Greimas' structural narrative theory, especially the actant model and narrative functional scheme. This study aims to explore the narrative structure of the story within the framework of structural semiotics in order to show the pattern of meaning transformation and character dynamics in the prophetic journey of Prophet Yunus. The methodology used is a qualitative-descriptive approach with an analysis of related Qur'anic texts, especially in Surah As-Saffat [37]:139–148, Q.S. Al-Anbiya’ [21] : 87-88, Yunus [10]:98, and Al-Qalam [68]:48–50. The results of the analysis show that the narrative structure of the story of Yunus represents six actant positions and three main functional stages that form spiritual and narrative transformation. This study contributes to strengthening the structural approach in the study of narrative interpretation and opens up interdisciplinary space between Qur'anic studies and modern narrative theory.

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Religion Social Sciences

Description

Tilawah: Journal of Al-Qur’an Studies is peer-reviewed journal published by Hellow Pustaka Publisher in Collaboration with Pascasarjana Institut Agama Islam Tasikmalaya. The journal is aimed to publish research contributing to the development of theory, practice, and policy making in Al-Qur’an ...