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INTRODUCTION
The Quran contains an abundance of imagery, Many Quranic images are conveyed literally. These constitute descriptive imagery whereby they clarify or give a vivid picture of something. Then, there is figurative imagery, which are conveyed by figurative language, … Read more
INTRODUCTION
In the field of teaching language and literature, teachers are often on the look-out for appropriate literary texts to help students develop their ability in using the English language competently. Literary texts selected from any of the four major … Read more
INTRODUCTION
Images when projected, appeal to one’s senses. A Quranic image, like other images, may be visual (pertaining to the eye), olfactory (smell), tactile (touch), auditory (hearing), or gustatory (taste). Quranic images of Heaven and Hell are appropriate vehicles for … Read more
INTRODUCTION
Quranic images of Heaven and Hell are appropriate vehicles for teaching imagery because these images are presented vividly in the Quran. The translators of the English language translations of the meaning of the Quran strive to produce as … Read more
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Literary devices, such as similes, metaphors, symbols, etc. are found in abundance in the Quran and they are also apparent in the translated versions of the Quran in English although it is realized by all translators, scholars … Read more
INTRODUCTION
The Quran contains an abundance of imagery, Imagery as a general term covers the use of language to represent objects, actions, feelings, thoughts, ideas, states of mind and any sensory or extra-sensory experience. Many Quranic images are conveyed … Read more
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It is important for Muslim students to have many opportunities to read and study the Quran along with their regular academic coursework. If this is not possible in the language of the Quran, which is Arabic, then these … Read more
INTRODUCTION
Quranic images of Heaven and Hell are appropriate vehicles for teaching imagery to students because these images are represented vividly in the Quran. The passages referring to Heaven and Hell usually appear one after another in the Quran. … Read more