Phonetic Analysis of Paronomasia in Surah Al-Anfal and Surah At-Tawbah (Linguistic Study)

Abstract

This research paper explores the phonetic aspects of paronomasia (جناس) in Surah Al-Anfal and Surah At-Tawbah, focusing on the linguistic phenomena that enhance the aesthetic and semantic richness of the Quranic text. Paronomasia, defined as the phonetic similarity between words that differ in meaning, is categorized into various types, including derivational, full, diminished, and imperfect paronomasia. The study highlights multiple instances of paronomasia within both surahs, illustrating how phonetic similarities serve to deepen meaning and evoke emotional responses. A significant finding is that the use of paronomasia not only reinforces thematic elements but also reflects the cultural and historical context of the verses, thereby enriching the reader's understanding. The research underscores the importance of paronomasia in a qualitative textual analysis and close reading of the selected surahs, particularly in conveying moral messages, enhancing the rhetorical power of the Quranic discourse, and illustrating the intricacies of the Arabic language.