FIGURATIVE MEANING IN SURAH YUSUF

This study deals with Figurative meaning in English version text of Surah Yusuf by applying Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). The objectives of the study are to describe the types of figurative meaning used in English version text of Surah yusuf how are the figurative meaning used in Surah Yusuf and the reason for the use of figurative meaning in Surah Yusuf. This study was conducted by using descriptive research. The sources of data were Surah Yusuf. The findings indicated that firstly, there are three concepts of figurative meaning in Sura’ Yusuf such as 32: The Power 3 verses 9.37% , Immagination 2 verses 6.25% , The Creator/ Pledge 3 verses 9.37%, Group 4 verses 12.5%, Common Noun/Slave 2 verses 6.25%, Behaviour 5 verses 15.6% , Persuade 4 verses 12.5%, Inanimate Objects/ Sculpture pay obeisance 2 verses 6.25%, Showing Achieving Justice 4 verses 12.5%, and Firmness/ Establishment 3 verses 9.37%.The use of figurative meaning in the verses of Holy QS.Yusuf highly depends on the context of situation, here is the tenor. Yusuf tends to use Group, Behaviour, Persuade, and Showing Achieving Justice. The types contexts used figurative meaning in Surah Yusuf can be classified into four findings. In conclusion, there are four contextual reasons using Figurative meaning Sura’ Yusuf. They are: They are : 1). The Prophet Joseph was very young and was at the peak of the grandeur of a young man. 2). The second reason, the Prophet Yusuf peace be upon him, when it is a foreigner (gharib). This is because if a steal in his hometown of himself later found out he would be embarrass his family and his brothers. 3). The third reason is women who flirt Joseph peace be upon him was a beautiful woman waiting. Zulaikha is the Queen Consort of King.