Aesthetics of Islamic rhetoric: an examination of as-saja’as a builder of linguistic beauty in the book nurul wahhaj fiqissoti isra’ wal mi’raj

Wahyudin, Ilham and Ainusyamsi, Fadlil Yani and Syasi, Mohamad (2026) Aesthetics of Islamic rhetoric: an examination of as-saja’as a builder of linguistic beauty in the book nurul wahhaj fiqissoti isra’ wal mi’raj. EL-TSAQAFAH: Jurnal Jurusan PBA, 25 (1). pp. 71-86. ISSN P-ISSN 2087-3638, E-ISSN 2655-7746

Preview

Text 5.+AESTHETICS+OF+ISLAMIC+RHETORIC+AN+EXAMINATION+OF+AS-SAJA+AS+A+BUILDER+OF+LINGUISTIC+BEAUTY+IN+THE+BOOK+NURUL+WAHHAJ+FI+QISSOTI+ISRA+WAL+MIRAJ.pdf Download (2MB) | Preview

Abstract

Previous studies have generally examined the narrative of Isra' and Mi'raj from historical or jurisprudential perspectives, leaving a distinct research gap regarding the linguistic aesthetic dimensions of classical religious prose. Addressing this, this study aims to analyze the classification and rhetorical functions of the As-Saja’ (rhymed prose) stylistic device in the book Nurul Wahhāj fī Qiṣṣōti Isrā’ Wal Mi’rāj. This descriptive qualitative research employs a balaghah (rhetorical) approach focusing on'Ilm al-Badi’, utilizing content analysis on the primary manuscript. The results identified 141 forms of As-Saja’, comprising Mutharraf (77 data), Mutawazi (56 data), and a minor portion of Murashsha’ (8 data). The dominance of Mutharraf and Mutawazi demonstrates that the author integrated rhyme as a systematic rhetorical strategy, not merely as a decorative ornament. In conclusion, As-Saja’ crucially functions to guide reading intonation, reinforce the retention of religious messages, and establish phonetic cohesion that optimizes the spiritual impact on readers.Keywords: as-saja’; ‘ilm badi’; balaghah; nurul wahhaj;

Actions (login required)

View Item