The Construction of the People of Fire in the Day of Judgment in the Qur'an: A Critical Stylistic Study
Abstract
People in the Glorious Quran are constructed differently. Among those people are the people of fire. They are named and described in the Glorious Quran in various ways. The problem of the current study is that many factors contribute to such naming choices and descriptions. A significant question is posed which is: What are the factors that lead to choices of names and descriptions of the people of fire in the Quran. It is hypothesized that culture is a significant factor that leads to certain noun and adjective choices. The study aims at classifying the people of fire and revealing the reasons behind naming and describing each class. The aim is achieved through carrying analysis through the lens of critical stylistics proposed by Jeffries (2010). The data included choosing Ayas in which those people and their descriptions appear. The study found that the deeds of the people concerned are a significant factor in choosing their names. On the other hand, the situation that those people face on the Day of Judgement influences the choice of their descriptions.