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By Hamza Tzortzis
hamza.tzortzis@theinimitablequran.com
We frequently encounter in the Qur’an double epithets which occur at the end of
Qur’anic statements/verses. These are context sensitive; the context of the
statement and structure dictates the selection of the epithets. This clearly rejects
a few Orientalists, such as Richard Bell, claims that the epithets were put there
only for rhythm and rhyme. As can be clearly seen below, the epithets are
semantically driven.
"But ask forgiveness of your Lord, and turn unto Him (in repentance): For my
Lord is indeed full of mercy and loving-kindness."
Waistaghfiroo rabbakum thumma tooboo ilayhi inna rabbee raheemun wadoodun
Qur’an 11:90
The final epithets “Your Lord is Full of mercy and loving-kindess” is in line with
the concept of forgiveness and repentance. God is merciful and loving that is
why He forgives our injustices committed against our own souls.
Say: "Our Lord will gather us together and will in the end decide the matter
between us (and you) in truth and justice: and He is the One to decide, the One
Who knows all."
Qul yajmaAAu baynana rabbuna thumma yaftahu baynana bialhaqqi wahuwa
alfattahu alAAaleemu
Qur’an 34:26
The final epithet “He is the One to decide, the One Who knows all” is
conceptually realated to the previous statement as it involves a decision between
two parties.
Each and every final epithet in the Qur’an has been placed to enhance the
message it intends to portray as they conceptually link to the previous statements
and/or verses.
By Hamza Tzortzis
hamza.tzortzis@theinimitablequran.com
We frequently encounter in the Qur’an double epithets which occur at the end of
Qur’anic statements/verses. These are context sensitive; the context of the
statement and structure dictates the selection of the epithets. This clearly rejects
a few Orientalists, such as Richard Bell, claims that the epithets were put there
only for rhythm and rhyme. As can be clearly seen below, the epithets are
semantically driven.
"But ask forgiveness of your Lord, and turn unto Him (in repentance): For my
Lord is indeed full of mercy and loving-kindness."
Waistaghfiroo rabbakum thumma tooboo ilayhi inna rabbee raheemun wadoodun
Qur’an 11:90
The final epithets “Your Lord is Full of mercy and loving-kindess” is in line with
the concept of forgiveness and repentance. God is merciful and loving that is
why He forgives our injustices committed against our own souls.
Say: "Our Lord will gather us together and will in the end decide the matter
between us (and you) in truth and justice: and He is the One to decide, the One
Who knows all."
Qul yajmaAAu baynana rabbuna thumma yaftahu baynana bialhaqqi wahuwa
alfattahu alAAaleemu
Qur’an 34:26
The final epithet “He is the One to decide, the One Who knows all” is
conceptually realated to the previous statement as it involves a decision between
two parties.
Each and every final epithet in the Qur’an has been placed to enhance the
message it intends to portray as they conceptually link to the previous statements
and/or verses.