The Extent of the Compatibility of the Context of the Quranic Evidence with the One Cited in Arabic Rhetoric: Reflections on Selected Evidences

Abstract

This research seeks to explore the extent to which the context of Quranic evidence aligns with how it is cited in Arabic rhetoric, focusing on selected examples. The study analyzes four Quranic evidences referenced in four rhetorical issues that warrant further examination. By scrutinizing the context of these Quranic verses, the research aims to determine how well they align with their original context and whether they serve the intended rhetorical purpose. Following an introduction and preface discussing the significance of citing the Quran in Arabic rhetoric, the study is organized into four sections, each addressing a specific example. Key findings include the interpretation that the verse “And what is that in your right hand, O Moses?” was not primarily meant to comfort Moses but rather to affirm the nature of the staff he was holding. Additionally, the verse “O my father, indeed I fear that a punishment from the Most Merciful will touch you, and you would be a friend of Satan...” was not intended to exaggerate but rather to minimize the situation.