Arabic – Rhetoric Quranic Inimitability – 3AS – Letters

Quranic Inimitability Ijaz Literary Aspects

The Quran is considered the supreme example of Arabic eloquence and its inimitability is a foundational doctrine.

Definition

Ijaz means the inability of humans to produce anything like the Quran. The challenge is stated: Say if mankind and jinn gathered to produce the like of this Quran they could not.

Literary Aspects

Unique blend of sound and meaning. Perfect word choice. Varied styles: narrative argumentative legislative. Oath structures. Rhythmic prose saj.

Other Aspects

Scientific prophecies legislative comprehensiveness psychological depth historical accuracy.

Exercises

1) What is ijaz? 2) Mention three literary aspects of the Quran. 3) What is the Quranic challenge?

See Ijaz and Quranic Studies.