المجاز في القرآن

Abstract

This research aims to explore the concept of majaz in the Qur’an, emphasizing its crucial role in enriching the meanings and rhetorical beauty of divine revelation. As a qualitative study employing library research methodology, this work examines classical and modern Arabic rhetorical literature to identify and analyze the different types of majaz used in the Qur’an. The study focuses on two major classifications: majaz lughawi (linguistic metaphor) and majaz ‘aqli (logical metaphor). By analyzing selected Qur’anic verses, this study highlights how figurative language functions as a rhetorical strategy to convey deeper, layered meanings that literal language alone may fail to express. The findings indicate that majaz is not merely a stylistic choice but a vital tool in delivering the Qur’an’s complex theological, ethical, and spiritual messages. It enhances the expressive power of the text, fosters reflection, and prevents superficial interpretations that may arise from rigid literalism. The study concludes that a thorough appreciation of majaz and its various forms is indispensable for anyone seeking to understand the Qur’an holistically. It also encourages further interdisciplinary studies that integrate linguistics, semantics, and theology to deepen the engagement with Qur’anic discourse.