Title: The Phonetic Miracle in The Quran
Fadela MESSAOUDI
Maghnia University Centre, Algeria
dr.messaoudi13@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7006-9775
Meryem MANSOURI
Tlemcen University, Algeria
mansourimeryem461@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5204-1713
Hanane RABAHI
Maghnia University Centre, Algeria
hanane.rabahi@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9111-733X
Abstract
The Holy Qur’an, regarded as the holy word of God Almighty, manifests itself as an unblemished text of utmost eloquence, bearing the inimitability which transcends the grasp of human scientific scrutiny. This sacred scripture not only captures its distinctive essence through its literal words and organizational framework but also the subtleties of its meanings and practical guidance, including its legal instructions. In other words, its profound significance is not confined to surface-level aspects but extends to its deeper layers of interpretation and practical application. This scholarly exposition endeavors to investigate the Qur’an’s inimitability nature at the level of its smallest linguistic unit, namely, sound.
Employing a descriptive approach as its primary methodology and utilizing analysis to attain its objectives, this research seeks to elucidate the assertion that the Holy Qur’an exhibits inimitable qualities through its careful selection of linguistic sounds, with due consideration to various contextual factors. It posits that linguistic sound constitutes one facet of the Qur’anic inimitability and anticipates that this exploration will contribute novel insights into artificial intelligence and its application.
Keywords: Arabic Language, inimitability, linguistic sound, miracle, Qur’an, phonetics
How to Cite this Paper :
Messaoudi, F. et al. (2025). The Phonetic Miracle in the Quran. Atras Journal, 6 (1), 19-33
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