Argumentative Methods in Surah Al-Mu'minun (A Stylistic Study)

دراسة أسلوبية

Abstract

The argumentative style in the Holy Quran is manifested with a unique eloquence that addresses both intellect and emotions, blending precise logic with captivating expression, making its arguments clear as sunlight, convincing minds and touching hearts. This research aims to analyze argumentative methods in Surah Al-Mu'minun, revealing their role in shaping the Qur'anic discourse and achieving its persuasive objectives, with a focus on the rhetorical mechanisms contributing to intellectual and emotional persuasion. The research significance lies in exploring the aspects of the Qur'an's inimitability of expression through analyzing its argumentative methods in the Surah, including Requestive Discourse, Declarative Style, and Argumentative Dialogue Style, while highlighting their impact in persuading recipient, providing a methodological model for analyzing Qur'anic discourse.

The study adopts a stylistic analytical approach to identify linguistic and rhetorical characteristics of the Surah. The findings reveal that Surah Al-Mu'minun employs a harmonious array of argumentative methods. Requestive Discourse stimulates reflection, Declarative Style establishes fixed truths, and Argumentative Dialogue Style creates lively interaction with recipient. It highlights Qur'an's ability to combine logic and emotional impact, making its arguments profoundly effective.

Based on these findings, the research recommends expanding the scope of stylistic studies on Qur'anic argumentation to include other Surahs. It suggests integrating these analyses into Arabic rhetoric curricula and calls for comparative studies between Qur'anic argumentation and other discourse styles. It also contributes to advancing research on Qur'an's inimitability of expression and argumentative structure, opening new horizons for researchers in contemporary Qur'anic studies.