Ma`rifat

Considering the foundational role of imagery in the genesis and transmission of meaning, the central inquiry arises: what teleological objectives do the conceptual configurations generated by the tropes of majaz mursal (figurative imagery/Synecdoche) pursue within the Quranic discourse? Resolving this question requires recurring to the ultimate telos of the Quran: the comprehensive transformation and existential actualization of human nature across all its dimensions. Given that discerning the objectives of these rhetorical images presupposes a precise analysis of their constituent components, this research first analyzes the structural mechanics of majaz mursal within the text, subsequently deriving its embedded teleological functions. Premised on a descriptive-analytical framework, this theoretical study adopts a fundamental-exploratory approach. Highlighting its scholarly significance, this study emphasizes that misconstruing these rhetorical structures impedes the Quranic objective of divine guidance, while analyzing the imagery of majaz mursal through this specific paradigm constitutes a pioneering and innovative endeavor. Among the tripartite dimensions of human existence (cognitive, affective-attitudinal, and behavioral), Quranic figurative tropes (majaz mursal) do not primarily target human actions directly; rather, they act upon insights and inclinations—namely, beliefs, moral dispositions, and emotional sensibilities—as the foundational precursors to behavior. Hence, the divine purpose of these rhetorical depictions fundamentally revolves around establishing, reforming, and perfecting these two ontological dimensions. The implications of this research facilitate a deeper appreciation of the Quran’s semantic horizons and elucidate its ontological impact on the diverse facets of human personality.