The Proclamatory Discourse in the Verses of the Unseen: A Semiotic Study

Abstract

The research aims to uncover the concept of the unseen, as it is one of the major issues in religious doctrines and beliefs. It is associated with doctrinal matters, with its concepts expanding and branching out to encompass various aspects. Belief in the absolute unseen, God Almighty, is a fundamental aspect of sound belief. Notably, in the Quranic discourse, the majority of terms are related to the unseen. The unseen refers to that which has no evidence supporting it, has no signs, and is beyond the knowledge of any created being. The research explores the proclamations employed in the Quranic discourse as a communicative tool with a specific purpose. It serves as a means of communication between a sender and a receiver. The sender persuades the receiver regarding the message's content and its impact, ultimately leading to the dissemination of ideas, policies, and the acceptance of these ideas for the benefit of society. This can be achieved by adopting a semiotic approach with a communicative orientation, making it a tool to unveil the intentions lying behind the discourse. The semiotics of communication rely on the signifier, the signified, and the intended meaning.