Features Of Islamic Thriller In The Novel Of Ayat-Ayat Cinta (Love Verses)

Abstract

This Library-Based Research Aimed At Constructing The Thriller Concept Based On Islamic Values. This Concept Is Constructed By Applying Ideas From Takmilah Theory (1995) And The ‘Thriller’ Concept By Trish Macdonald Skillman (2000) Which Is Adapted To Align With Sources From The Quran. Three Principles Of The Takmilah Theory Namely Takmilah-Based Aesthetic Literature, The Writer Who Uses His Text To Produce Pious Individuals In Order To Explain The Nature Of The Texts, The Writer, And The Public As Three Important Components Directly Related To The Presence Of The ‘Thriller’ Elements In Literary Texts. On The Other Hand, The ‘Thriller’ Elements Introduced By Trish Macdonald Skillman Such As Emotion, Shock, Confusion, Fear, Anticipation, And Danger Are Adapted To Suit Sources From The Quran. The New Definition Of The ‘Thriller’ Concept Is Used As A New Critical Methodology In Order To Find Its Suitability And Usability In Criticizing Two Novels, Namely Ayat-Ayat Cinta (2013). Based On The Analysis, It Can Be Concluded That The Novels Comprise Of The ‘Thriller’ Elements Such As Emotion, Shock, Confusion, Fear, Anticipations, And Danger In The Portrayal Of The Characters Directly Related To Their Awareness Of Islamic Values. For Example, Fahri Refuses To Give Bribes For Fear Of Punishment In The Hereafter By Allah The Almighty. This Sense Of Fear Is Due To The Character’s Islamic Teaching That Forbids Bribery. The Implication Of The Research Indicates That Muslim Authors Insert The ‘Thriller’ Elements In Their Novels With The Purpose Of Providing Religious Values And Awareness As Part Of Their Responsibilities To Become A Better Writer For The Readers And Texts Towards Achieving Perfection. Based On The Research Findings, This Islamic ‘Thriller’ Concept Serves As An Alternative To The Western ‘Thriller’ Concept In Order To Understand Elements Of Thriller In Novels By Muslim Authors Albeit With Different Perspectives.