Enallage Grammatical Time in the Holy Quran: A Semantic Study

Abstract

     Language describes events associated with time using specific temporal forms. The discourse then shifts from this expected timeframe to a different grammatical tense. The Holy Quran employs this technique in several places and with varying grammatical tenses to engage the reader, renew their interest, and prevent boredom and weariness. This also serves aesthetic purposes, adding beauty, variety, and appeal to the discourse, drawing the reader in with attentive listening, awareness, and enjoyment. Furthermore, the text may shift to another tense for the purpose of persuasion and influence, depending on the context and the context of the discourse. For example, expressing future events in the past tense emphasizes their occurrence and portrays them as inevitable, thus influencing the reader and leading them to a particular belief or action..