Compulsory Question in the Qur’anic Dialogue: a Thorough Applied study

Abstract

This research deals with the meaning of the term “compulsory question” in the Noble Qur’an, from two aspects:

The first detailed aspect is based on the linguistic and technical definition of the term in question, its methods and advantages.

The second applied aspect explores twenty instances of compulsory question according to the views of the scholars concerned.

The research is of paramount importance, especially because the researchers of the Science of Tafsir are badly in need of editing all the related terms. As far as I know, no one discussed this term in detail neither in the Qur’anic sciences, the Principles of Tafsir nor rhetoric. That’s why I like to collect all that was written about it in this very study.

Findings of the Study:

- Compulsory question is used by a group of exegetes, from the time of Imam Al-Tabari until now.

- Compulsory question is confutative, and thus more attention should be focused on it with respect to polemics.

- It is noticeable that this method is frequently used in the verses of the chapter of Al-An’ām to establish the sound Islamic faith.

- The places studied number 18.