The Linguistic beauty of Quran

Have you ever wondered about the allure of the Quran? Think about it on a word level for a minute; it's
not just a divine miracle, but also a stunning linguistic masterpiece in a league of its own. Sure, most of us
cherish it for its enlightening guidance, but don't let that overshadow the fact that it's also an ageless
literary gem. It's been winning over the hearts and minds of both Muslims and non-Muslims throughout
history. Let's take a dive into 7 literary miracles of the Quran and uncover what makes it so unique and
awe-inspiring.

1. Al-Balagha (Rhetoric)

Al-Balagha refers to Quranic rhetoric. It is the divine way of presenting ideas and emotions in the most
persuasive, eloquent, and impactful manner. Within the Quran, every word, every phrase, and every verse
is precisely chosen and placed for maximum effectiveness. Take, for example, Surah Naziat, verses 27-29

٢٩ ‫ض َحىٰ َها‬ َْ ‫ش لَيلَ َها َوأَخ َر‬

ُ ‫ج‬ َ ‫ َوأَغ‬٢٨ ‫س َّوىٰ َها‬
َْ ‫ط‬ َ َ‫سم َك َها ف‬ َّ ‫َءأَنتُمْ أَشَدْ خَلقًا أَمْ ٱل‬
َ ‫ َرفَ َْع‬٢٧ ‫س َما ٓ ُْءْۚ َبنَىٰ َها‬

Which is harder to create: you or the sky? He built it, raising it high and forming it flawlessly. He dimmed
its night, and brought forth its daylight.

There is enriched meaning with added depth and insistence. This miraculous linguistic precision is not a
mere play of words, but a refined art that speaks volumes.

2. I'jaz (Inimitability)

The language of the Quran is Arabic, which is known for its poetic richness, expressive power and
eloquence.ْTheْQuran’sْeloquenceْandْpowerْofْrhetoricْareْunparalleled,ْwithْanْunmatchedْabilityْtoْ
convey profound meanings and divine wisdom in a succinct and comprehensible manner.

َ ْ‫ٱّلل إن ُكنتُم‬
َْ‫ص ٰـدقين‬ َّْ ْ‫ش َهدَآ َء ُكم من دُون‬
ُ ْ‫ورةْ من مثلۦه َوٱدعُوا‬
َ ‫س‬ُ ‫عبدنَا فَأتُواْ ب‬ ْٰ َ‫عل‬
َ ‫ى‬ َ ‫َوإن ُكنتُمْ فى َريبْ م َّما ن ََّزلنَا‬

And if you are in doubt about what We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a surah like it and call
your helpers other than Allah, if what you say is true. (Surah Al-Baqarah, 23)

3. Ring Composition

The Quran is unique in its structure, as it does not follow the linear narrative style found in most literary
works. Instead, it presents a multi-layered, interconnected, and holistic understanding of existence,
encompassing various aspects of faith, morality, social values, and human behavior. Despite being
revealed over more than two decades and covering a wide range of topics, the Quran maintains a
remarkable consistency and coherence in its message. Ring composition is a structural feature where a
text starts and ends in a similar fashion, with the central theme placed in the middle. A splendid example
of this is Surah Al-Baqarah. The initial and final verses discuss the afterlife, while the central part
presents the Muslim Ummah as a balanced nation.
4. Precision and Depth of Meaning

The Quran is a book of profound depth, with each word and verse carrying multiple layers of meaning. It
is said that the more you delve into the Quran, the more wisdom and knowledge you'll uncover. The
precision with which it conveys complex concepts and ideas in a concise and clear manner is unparalleled
in any other literary work.One of the most intriguing aspects of the Quran's linguistic miracle is its use of
metaphors and vivid imagery to illustrate moral and spiritual lessons. These literary devices captivate the
reader's imagination and help them grasp the essence of the divine message more effectively.

5. Ellipsis (Taqdeer)

There's also the phenomenon of 'Ellipsis' or 'Taqdeer' in the Quran. It's a unique feature where some
components are intentionally left out, to be inferred by the listener or reader. In Surah Yusuf, Verse 4,
Prophet Yusuf says to his father:

َ ‫س َوٱلقَ َم َْر َرأَيت ُ ُهمْ لى‬

َْ‫س ٰـجدين‬ َّ ‫َر كَو َك ًۭ ًبا َوٱل‬
َْ ‫شم‬ َ َ‫ف ِلَبيهْ َي ٰـٓأ َ َبتْ إنى َرأَيتُْ أ َ َح ْد‬
َْ ‫عش‬ ُْ ‫س‬ َْ ‫إذْ قَا‬
ُ ‫ل يُو‬

˹Remember˺ْwhenْJosephْsaidْtoْhisْfather,ْ“Oْmyْdearْfather!ْIndeedْIْdreamtْofْelevenْstars,ْandْtheْ
sun, and the moon—Iْsawْthemْprostratingْtoْme!”The phrase 'prostrating to me' is an ellipsis, implicitly
applying to all three elements. The beauty here lies in the reader's active engagement in understanding the
Quran’sْdivineْmessage.

6. Parallelism

This literary device adds rhythm and harmony to the text, reinforcing the messages conveyed. The
Quran's use of this device is both profound and complex. Take the verses of Surah Ad-Duha (93:3-5):

YourْLordْ˹OْProphet˺ْhasْnotْabandonedْyou,ْnorْhasْHeْbecomeْhatefulْ˹ofْyou˺.ْAndْtheْnextْlifeْisْ
certainlyْfarْbetterْforْyouْthanْthisْone.ْAndْ˹surely˺ْyourْLordْwillْgiveْsoْmuchْtoْyouْthatْyouْwillْbeْ
pleased.

This parallel structure beautifully emphasizes Allah's eternal compassion and generosity.

7. Timelessness and Universality

Finally, the Quran's message is timeless and universal, addressing the human condition's core aspects and
providing guidance for all aspects of life. It has the unique ability to resonate with people of all
backgrounds, languages, and cultures, transcending the barriers of time and space. This aspect of the
Quran's miraculous nature has made it a source of inspiration and solace for countless people throughout
history. Each reading of the Quran reveals yet another layer of depth, another pearl of wisdom. As we
continue to read, reflect, and learn, may we always find solace and guidance in it.