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Symbolic Expressions in the Qur’an: A Case of Rain
Abstract
One of the distinctive features of the Qur’anic linguistic style is its depiction of abstract concepts and topics through tangible representations and parables that appeal to the senses. In the Qur’an, a symbolic style is clearly seen to explain unseen topics, which means explaining ideas through symbolic language and exemplification. Abstract concepts such as paradise, hell, and the afterlife are depicted as vivid pictures by being represented with concrete examples taken from real life. Accordingly, rain, a natural phenomenon, has been used as an instrument for understanding certain abstract concepts and events. This study aims to identify verses in the Qur’an that contain examples related to rain, using symbolism. In this study, document analysis was used to examine Qur’anic verses that refer to rain and collect data. The theoretical development phase of the study was conducted using the inductive method. The data obtained were analyzed using the content analysis method. In this context, the concept of symbolism and the symbolic style of the Qur’an were first discussed, followed by an examination of the verses in which rain is used as a symbol. The study found that using metaphors and representations involving rain, divine messages on topics such as the transience of worldly life, resurrection after death, the distinction between truth and falsehood, and the situations of hypocrites and those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah were made more comprehensible to the recipients.
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Birincil Dil
Türkçe
Konular
Tefsir
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Şuayip Karataş
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0000-0002-8261-1491
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
15 Aralık 2024
Gönderilme Tarihi
24 Eylül 2024
Kabul Tarihi
7 Aralık 2024
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 1970 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 22