The story of Adam (peace be upon him) in Suras of (al-Baqarah) and (Sad)

Authors

  • Dr. Khuloud A Al-Gawhar Department of Arabic Language College of Sharia' and Islamic Studies at Al-Ahsa Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic Studies

Keywords:

Adam, context, narrative, events, style

Abstract

The Holy Quran remains capable of stirring up the minds searching for its secrets, and discovering the depths of its communication. This confirms the immortality of its miraculous nature, stands out with its inclusion of various narratives. The latter are stylistically presented in accordance with the targeted morale. Even the reiteration of some serves its stylistic rhetoric is meaningful. 

The story of Adam (peace be upon him) in the two Suras, Baqarah and Sa’ad, comprises similarities as well as differences regarding repeated rhetorical structures. Such repetitions serves a goal; each letter and each word has been destined for the exact place it holds in the Holy Book.

This study investigates the correspondences and convergences, by focusing on the events of the story, and its style.

Published

2019-10-07

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Articles