Dzil Majaz
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): May-August

The Function Of Imagery In The Qur'an: Surah Al-Kahf As A Model

Noor Kaled Muhyaldeen (University of Mustansiriyah Baghdad)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of sound imagery in Surah Al-Kahf and its contribution to the aesthetic and rhetorical miracle of the Holy Qur’an. Surah Al-Kahf is considered one of the Qur’anic chapters rich in artistic, rhetorical, and acoustic expressions that create profound emotional and spiritual effects on readers and listeners. This research employs a descriptive analytical method by examining the phonetic and rhetorical aspects of selected verses in Surah Al-Kahf, including rhythm, repetition, Qur’anic pauses (fawasil), alliteration, and tonal harmony. The findings reveal that sound imagery in Surah Al-Kahf plays a significant role in strengthening meaning, enhancing emotional influence, and creating artistic harmony between sound and semantic context. The study also demonstrates that the Qur’anic sound system contributes to portraying scenes, emotions, and narrative movements in a vivid and impactful manner. Furthermore, the integration between phonetic patterns and rhetorical structures reflects the uniqueness and miraculous nature of Qur’anic discourse. Therefore, sound imagery in Surah Al-Kahf represents an important artistic element that highlights the beauty, eloquence, and spiritual influence of the Holy Qur’an

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Journal Info

Abbrev

dzilmajaz

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Dzil Majaz is a journal of Arabic Literature which is published Biannually on January and July by Arabic Literature Department, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar, Pamekasan. The journal covers language issues researched in the literary history, literary theory, literary criticism, ...