Quranic Intertextuality in Naguib Mahfouz’s Novel: “Hadrah Al Muhtaram” As an Example

The Holy Qur’an is irrefutably considered one of the most important sources from which ancient and contemporary novelists drew inspiration projected them into their creative works due to its connection people’s conscience great influence on souls sanctity. present study has started realization that Naguib Mahfouz’s novel believed be highly intertextual with Quranic texts readers who are unfamiliar this type intertextuality may misunderstand misinterpret a text contains references Quran. Therefore, aims investigate in Mahfouz's 1975 "Hadrah al Muhtaram" for purpose comprehending reason behind utilization texts. researcher's hypothesis by revealing such potential features, it will possible read, understand, interpret literary more effectively. found Mahfouz deeply influenced Islamic culture inspired Quran as evidenced significance presences verses imbibed at levels events narration order enrich fictional produce new connotations line contexts. result also indicates writing dire need vitality overlap mixing mechanism known since significant practical tool both creators readers.