Repetition in the Quran (Paperback)
Wassim Lababidi
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Add to basketSold by CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. The new religion came with new concepts and teachings, changing the Arab beliefs, values, rituals, social and cultural traditions and practices. Considering how they were before the dawn of Islam, the Introduction of the new religion must have been a massive educational project. In these circumstances, repetition is not only necessary, repetition is essential. We know today that repetition is a vital tool in communication. It plays an important role in teaching; as reiterating concepts from different angles deepens comprehension. In poems, repetition adds a musical quality, thus enhancing the emotional impact of a message. Repetition highlights critical ideas and reinforces retention by embedding them in long-term memory. Today, we hold the Qur'an in our hands as a complete book, reading it with ease, moving freely from Surah to Surah and from one part to another. We can cross-reference and reflect on its verses whenever we desire. However, this was not the case for the early Muslims in Mecca. They had access to only a few Surahs, yet they were the ones facing the oppression, persecution and torture inflicted on them by the polytheists of Mecca. When the unbelievers questioned why the Quran was not revealed all at once, Allah revealed the following verse telling the Prophet (PBUH): {And those who disbelieve said, "If only the Quran was revealed to him all at once". Thus (it is sent down in parts) to strengthen your heart, and We have revealed it gradually in parts (32)} [25]. Had the Qur'an been revealed in its entirety at one time, early Muslims would have been overwhelmed. In contrast, these timely revelations, responding to unfolding threats as they arose were precisely what the early believers needed. This dynamic and situational approach to revelation is what made the Qur'an profoundly effective in shaping, guiding and strengthening the Muslim community. This gradual process not only underscores the importance of contextual guidance but also helps explain the phenomenon of repetition within the Qur'an. Among early Muslims, there were the poor, the defenceless and the slaves; these were subjected to torture to force them to abandon their beliefs. Quran was telling them how Allah granted victory to believers who were subjected to much more tyranny and oppression. The story of Moses (as) in the face of the imperial powers of Pharaoh and his army gave them hope and conviction that they would also be victorious in the end. Hope and assurance are what they need at the time of despair, and the revelation gave them just that. So, this story was repeated, but from a varied perspective or narrative point of view, which suited the varied challenges they faced. Through these gradual, purposeful revelations, the Qur'an effectively shaped, guided, and fortified its followers, demonstrating the profound wisdom behind its structure and delivery. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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