metaphors similes

Illustrating and Designing Quranic Imagery

October 26th, 2011

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

Pictures of Quranic Imagery in the Mind

March 23rd, 2010


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

Groundwork and Preparation for Using Quranic Imagery in English

March 17th, 2010


BACKGROUND

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