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Rhetoric (5) (Rhetorical Miracles in the Qur'an)

Course Description: Rhetorical Approaches to the Analysis of Quranic and Prophetic Texts.

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: ARAB381

Objectives of the course :

1- Definition of pleasant wording.

2- Introduction to the miraculous composition of the Quran.

3. Defining the miraculous systems and secrets of the Quran.

4. Definition of Artistic Imagery in the Holy Quran.

5- Defining the eloquence of the Messenger, peace be upon him.

Course outputs :

knowledge:

The concept of a miracle is mentioned.
It enumerates the aspects of the miracles of the Holy Quran.
It defines the relationship between rhetoric and the miraculous nature of the Quran.
It clarifies the secrets of the superiority of prophetic discourse over human discourse.
The concept of a miracle is mentioned.
It enumerates the aspects of the miracles of the Holy Quran.
It defines the relationship between rhetoric and the miraculous nature of the Quran.

Cognitive skills

Summarizes the general characteristics of the Quranic style.
To analyze models from Quranic and Prophetic systems and texts. .
It derives the sonic values in the Qur'anic text.
Applies the properties of words and structures to the Quranic text.

Interpersonal skills and taking responsibility:

Analyzes the aspects of proportionality and coherence in the Quranic text.
Learning the value of teamwork in text analysis.

Additional information:

Required textbooks
Selecting topics from ancient sources and modern references and reporting them to students:
The volume on the Rhetorical Miracles of the Qur'an by Qadi Abd al-Jabbar.
And Al-Burhan fi Ulum al-Qur'an by Al-Zarkashi, and Al-Itqan by Al-Suyuti.
An Introduction to Quranic Rhetoric by Dr. Helmy Al-Qaoud, and The Influence of the Quran on the Development of Criticism by Dr. Mohamed Zaghloul Salam.
The Tafsir al-Tahrir wa al-Tanwir by Ibn Ashur.
The Pilgrimage in the Quran by Dr. Abdullah Soula.
The Eloquence of the Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah by Ahmed Darwish.
The Didactic Lesson in the Qur'an and the Rhetorical Interpretation of the Qur'an by Dr. Al-Sayed Hassouna.
Dr. Fadel Al-Samarrai wrote about the eloquence of the Quran, specifically: "The Word in the Quran and Expression," and "Rhetorical Touches.".
Aisha Abd al-Rahman, Bint al-Shati', wrote about miraculousness and rhetorical interpretation, and about the secrets of the Arabic language in Quranic eloquence. Rhetorical Miracles by Dr. Muhammad Abu Musa. Quranic Eloquence by Muhammad Rajab al-Bayoumi.

Last updated: 2026-05-12