The Narrative Structure of Ashab al-Kahf Story

This paper examined the narrative structure, language style, and chronology of Aşḥāb Al-Kahfi story in Al-Qur'an. The research data were obtained from Al-Qur'ān. Qur’anic verses which told about Al-Kahf collected Surah (18) 9-26. results showed that structure this consists orientation I, sequence events coda complication, II, III, IV, resolution. These structures are interrelated form a logical, holistic, beautiful unit fulfil all elements Mark Anderson’s Kathryn narrative-structure concepts. Meanwhile, dialogue style dominates presentation stories accordance with journey Prophet’s da’wa. used is calm acceptable. intended to defend call prophet's da'wa refute people’s rejection middle Meccan period through theme monotheism value mention Allah’s powers. study contributes putting theory stylistics narratology reading verses. Hence, suggests further verse covering structure’s meaning function as well aspects beauty pronunciation meanings.