Arabiyyatī: Journal of Arabic Language Education
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Arabiyyatī: Journal of Arabic Language Education

The Concept of Idols in Qur’an: A Semiotic Analysis of Roland Barthes

Mahmud Fajar Harahap (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Nadhira Syifa Awliya (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Aep Saepurrohman (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Agus Karim (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Mostafa Farouk Abdelaleem Muhmood (Al-Azhar University)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jul 2024

Abstract

This research aims to uncover the changing meanings of the concept of idols and to symbolically approach the meanings behind verses using terms such as الأصنام, الأوثان, and لأنصاب in the Quran. The background of this writing stems from the human tendency to believe in God but falter in expressing servitude to Allah SWT. Humans constantly seek the essence of God, yet errors persist from the prophetic era to the present day. There is a tendency to adhere blindly to the teachings of ancestors who inherited these mistakes. To understand this issue further, this research will utilize Roland Barthes' semiotics. The methodology involves literature review supported by descriptive analysis.  The results of semiotic research on verses and interpretations regarding the meaning of idols in the Quran, reviewed using the concepts of Jahiliyyah and Islam, will reveal a change in meaning due to the transition of certain practices from the pre-Islamic era into Islam. The concept of idols in these three terms refers to something worshiped as a manifestation, resemblance, and offering as a method of worship.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

arabiyati

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Arabiyyatī: Journal of Arabic Language Education, published twice a year from 2024 (June and December), is a multilingual (Arabic and English), peer-reviewed journal, and specializes in Arabic Language Education Studies. This journal is published by the Arabic Language Education Study Program ...