Quranic Studies
Fatemeh Abadi; Fathiyeh Fattahizadeh; Azita Afrashi
Abstract
According to conceptual metaphor theory, abstract concepts are understood based on experiential concepts. There are many types of this kind of conceptualization in the Holy Quran. In this study, 129 verses related to the concepts of Satan / Iblis were studied with the aim of analyzing the pattern of ...
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According to conceptual metaphor theory, abstract concepts are understood based on experiential concepts. There are many types of this kind of conceptualization in the Holy Quran. In this study, 129 verses related to the concepts of Satan / Iblis were studied with the aim of analyzing the pattern of conceptualization of Satan in the Qur'an based on the force schema that plays a central role in human physical experiences. Studies show that in the Quran, seven types of force schemas are used, and in addition, another type of force is introduced as the dominant directional force. The force scheme conceptualized Satan from two perspectives: 1- While Satan presents a powerful and dominant image of himself, God presents him as an ineffective source of power. 2- Satan leads man to obedience by showing ugly deeds beautifully, but the Qur'an, relying on man's undesirable experiences of getting lost, encountering obstacles, and losing balance, introduces Satan as the cause of similar consequences and a negative image. It creates undesirable in the mind of the individual/society from following the devil, which will prevent the tendency towards the Satan
