The Rhetoric of The contexts of Qur’anic Verses on spending on Those in need

Abstract

The Rhetoric of the contexts of verses on spending for those in need.

This study explores the rhetorical features of the Qur’anic contexts related to material spending on those in need, including not only the poor and destitute, but also those whose material needs are established by Islamic law, such as parents, spouses, children, and other dependents. This type of spending represents a foundational aspect of social responsibility in Islam and serves as a reflection of the believer's obedience of divine commands. The research highlights the eloquence of the Qur’anic discourse in addressing this obligation, analyzing a range of rhetorical devices such as metonymy, simile, metaphor, emphatic restriction, and syntactic features like foregrounding, repetition, and contrast. These tools are employed to emphasize the importance of spending, and to influence the emotional and moral response of the listener.

 The study further examines the various contextual settings in which material spending is addressed, showing how the Qur’an connects giving with the attributes of faith, familial duty, and social justice. The analysis demonstrates how the divine speech differentiates its rhetorical approach according to the recipients, employing commands and obligations when referring to family (parents, spouse, children), and using exhortation and encouragement when referring to the poor and needy. This variation reflects the depth of Qur’anic rhetoric and the precision of its structure and message.

Keywords: (Qur’anic Rhetoric, Spending in the Qur’an, Those in need, Qur’anic context, Rhetorical Devices, Qur’anic Discourse, obligatory spending.