The Narrative Inimitability in the Holy Qur'an

Abstract

This research examines the "Science of Narrative Inimitability (I'jāz) in the Holy Qur'an" by tracing its linguistic and conceptual roots, establishing stylistic distinctions among narrative terms, and deconstructing the framework of parables and historical accounts. The central problem of the study lies in refuting Orientalist misconceptions that subject the Divine Text to the flawed benchmarks of human historiography. Employing an inductive-analytical methodology, the study reaches several fundamental conclusions, most notably: that the omission of non-essential details within Quranic syntax is a miraculous feature that liberates the underlying moral lessons from narrow constraints, allowing consistent cosmic, psychological, political, and social laws to take precedence. Furthermore, stylistic variation (Tasreef) and the contextual adaptation of proper names serve primary foundational guidance objectives. The applied case studies (Joseph, Al-Kahf, and Solomon) demonstrate the Revelation's epistemic supremacy over corrupted historical records. Ultimately, the study recommends the necessity of formulating modern critical methodologies derived from Quranic criteria for evaluating historical reports, alongside deepening interdisciplinary studies that connect Quranic narratives with contemporary psychology, sociology, and political science to highlight the universality and timelessness of the Quranic discourse.