Critique of Orientalist Doubts Regarding Grammatical and Syntactical Issues in the Quran

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty Member, Assistant Professor, Quran and Hadith Department, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran.

Abstract

The stability of the order of the Quran and the strength of its composition and authorship are among the miraculous aspects of the eloquence and rhetorical style of the Noble Quran. However, some Orientalists raise doubts about the grammatical and syntactical aspects of the Quranic text, questioning its authenticity and divine revelation. This study aims to analyze and critique these doubts by examining the grammatical and syntactical issues raised by Orientalists. Using a descriptive-analytical approach and adopting a critical perspective, this paper seeks to respond to Orientalist doubts put forth by scholars such as George Sale, John Burton, Noeldeke, Régis Blachère, and Abdul Fadi. The author argues for the divine origin of the Quran and defends its integrity against Orientalist criticisms. It is believed that the Quran possesses the pinnacle of eloquence and rhetoric, and the claims made by Orientalists in this regard stem from different intellectual foundations, biases, and conflicting perspectives on Islamic studies. These perspectives include considering the Quran as a human creation, its susceptibility to social influences, and its adaptation to contemporary culture. The methodological approach of these scholars in Quranic studies is often influenced by superficiality, bias, dogmatism, and a lack of precise understanding of the literary intricacies of the Quranic language or driven by opposing motivations.

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