Narrative Contrast in the Prophetic Anecdotal Proverb - The Hadith of the Ship as a Model-

Abstract

The study seeks to reveal the contrasting possibilities that abound in the anecdotal proverb in the Hadith of the ship at the level of the narration elements (event, place, characters) in addition to enlightening the secrets of employing contrast in speech and its role in shaping the building and meaning. The study reached a set of results, the most important of which are: 1). The various narrative elements intertwine with each other to produce multiple connotations related to the dialectical relationship between the one who is based on the limits of God and the reality in them. 2). The contrast - at the level of the elements of the narration - played a prominent role in the consistency and coherence of the text, in persuading the recipient, forming his/her position, and directing his/her awareness and the awareness towards achieving the goal that the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, aims at which is represented in encouraging people to adhere to the limits of God and warning them against falling into them