Mumtaza: Journal of Arabic Teaching, Linguistic and Literature
Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Mumtaza: Journal of Arabic Teaching, Arabic Linguistic, and Literature

Majaz in the Qur’an Between Acceptance and Rejection

Alfian Mubarok (Institute Muslim Cendekia)
Silvia Marina (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau)
Lutfiah Amaliyah (Institut Muslim Cendekia)
Aisya Amir (Institut Muslim Cendekia)
Uwoh Abdullah (Institute Muslim Cendekia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

Arabic is the main medium for conveying revelation in the Qur'an, known to have a deep rhetorical structure and full of expressive nuances. One important element in its aesthetic power and expressive meaning is the existence of majaz, namely the use of figurative language that replaces the literal meaning with another meaning that is conceptually related. In the study of balaghah, majaz is seen as a linguistic instrument that allows the development of meaning without deviating from the rules of language. However, the existence of majaz in the Qur'an has become a widespread discussion and has given rise to different views among commentators. Various previous studies have examined linguistic aspects of the Qur'an, such as phonology, morphology, and syntax, and how these three elements contribute to the beauty and power of the divine message. A number of studies have highlighted how phonological elements in the recitation of the Qur'an can strengthen the emotional impact, for example by creating an impression of softness or firmness through the choice of certain sounds. There are also studies that explore the relationship between phonological form and semantic meaning in the verses of the Qur'an. However, there are still few studies that deeply and integratedly examine how phonology, morphology, and syntax interact in forming the emotional effects felt by readers and listeners of the Qur'an. This study aims to describe and analyze the phenomenon of majaz in the Qur'an between acceptance and rejection among interpreters. The novelty of this study lies in its approach that examines majaz comprehensively from various linguistic and theological perspectives.

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mumtaza

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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

MUMTAZA (Journal of Arabic Teaching, Arabic Linguistic and Literature) is an open-access journal in the Arabic Education Department. This journal is available for researchers who want to improve knowledge in those particular areas and intend to spread the knowledge as a result of studies. MUMTAZA is ...