Color Differentiation and Its Effect on Expressing the Miracle of the Qur'an

Abstract

Color is one of the manifestations of the Quran's miraculous powers for humanity. It is used as an influential element in the human psyche. It is a language with connotations through which people express their joys, sorrows, fears, illusions, and beliefs. This is evident in the study of colors and their impact on human behavior.

Since the beginning of time, humans have been fascinated by colors, which have captured their attention and interest. Pre-Islamic Arabs were among the first nations to be concerned with colors, observing them in everything they encountered. Thus, colors have drawn the attention of the faithful from themselves to all other creatures, such as plants and animals, due to their powerful influence on the human psyche. They can be harnessed for persuasion and influence, and are considered a contributing factor to semantic effectiveness through their symbolic and suggestive power. Regarding the Holy Qur'an, the use of color demonstrates the oneness of God Almighty, His great creation, and His management of human life. The harmony between color and cosmic phenomena is evident in the holy texts, through rhetorical devices such as simile, metaphor, and allegory, as well as lexical connotations that are in keeping with the Qur'anic context. The combination of contrast and imagery culminates in the manifestation of the Qur'an's linguistic and rhetorical miraculousness. These techniques combine verses of creation with cosmic verses to reflect on God's blessings and affirm His oneness, which aligns with the Qur'anic context, with the goal of influencing and engaging the recipient.

This color reflection in the horizons and its impact on the human soul is but one aspect of the cosmic power that urges man to contemplate His blessings. It represents an aspect of the Qur'anic power. Color in the Qur'an carries expressive energy and meaning, demonstrating the wondrous diversity brought about by divine wisdom in the creation of the heavens and the earth.