Reflection of Qur’anic Themes of Resistance in the Poetry of Yemen’s Ansar Allah (A Case Study: The Poems of Maʿādh Junaid)

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عضو هیئة التدریس

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This article examines the reflection of Quranic themes of resistance in the poetry of Ansar Allah Yemen, focusing on the works of Muadh Junaid. The study is based on the hypothesis that Muadh Junaid's poetry serves not only as a medium for expressing the emotions and aspirations of Ansar Allah but also as a tool for conveying Quranic concepts and religious inspirations. The research methodology employed in this article is descriptive-analytical. The significance of this topic lies in gaining a deeper understanding of the Quranic themes in Ansar Allah’s resistance poetry and the role of literature in reinforcing these themes.The findings reveal that Muadh Junaid's poems are profoundly influenced by Quranic themes of resistance. The poet employs rhetorical techniques and linguistic strategies, such as polarization and synonymy, to highlight the strengths of the self (faith, divine support, military readiness, reliance on God, patience) and the weaknesses of the enemy (deception, allegiance to non-believers, fear). On the other hand, he strategically minimizes the weaknesses of the self (limited numbers, vulnerabilities, lack of equipment) and downplays the positive attributes of the enemy (abundance of numbers and resources). Furthermore, this study demonstrates how poetry functions as a vehicle for transmitting Quranic messages of resistance.

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