AL-JURJANI THEORY OF NAZM, AN APPLIED STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF EVIDENCE OF MIRACLES

ABSTRACT

The research discussed the Al-Jurjani theory of Nazm, an applied study through the book of “Evidence of Miracles”. The study examined the impact of the mentioned theory on the study of the literary text in general, and the Qur’anic text in particular. Moreover, it highlighted the theory adequacy in proving the rhetorical miracle of the Holy Qur’an, as well as the disagreement between scholars since the past until present about the theory capacity to comprise the various aspects of Scientific Miracles, which has been discussed by Al-Jarjani. The researcher has followed an inductive approach in collecting, compiling and classifying previous knowledge, while analytical techniques were used in discussing, investigating, comprehending and demonstrating information by showing practical examples. The study concluded that the disagreement about the theory was only in terms of conceptual imaginary terminology. It was found that, while some senior scholars criticized the origins and rules of the theory, you find that they have established their interpretations based on its rules. The research also determined that theory has provided keys and hints to understand the Quranic Text. In addition, it was determined that that theory has created a a revival in dealing with Quaranic Text. Furthermore, it has revealed a wide horizon for scholars to study the meanings and interpretation of the Noble Qur’an according to its conceptual connotations, after it was just limited to explaining the linguistic significance of the Quranic words and phrases

keywords: Al-Jurjani theory of Nazm, Rhetoric, Evidence of Miracles.