Rhetoric, Metaphorical Expression, and the Theme of Impossibility in the Quran
Rhetoric, Metaphorical Expression, and the Theme of Impossibility in the Quran From Linguistic Aesthetics to Theological Depth Introduction The Holy Quran addresses humanity with an exceptionally high level of rhetoric, tailored to the mental, cultural, and social structure of those it addresses. While conveying universal theological, ethical, and legal messages, Divine Speech does not employ a dry or mechanical language of command; rather, it constructs language as an aesthetic, vivid, and impactful tool. Containing all the expressive possibilities of the Arabic language, the Quran frequently employs metaphors, similes, allegories, and symbols to concretize abstract truths, create agitation in hearts, and break down mental resistance. Therefore, the language of the Quran is not merely a language that provides information, but also one that transforms. In this study, the literary devices within the Quranic rhetorical world will be examined, and the theme of metaphorical impossibility w...