Suspension of the Impossible in the Quranic Context: A Rhetorical Study

Suspension of the Impossible in the Quranic Context: A Rhetorical Study

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 21.1 (2026): Al-Hamdaniya Conference
Pages
362-323

Keywords:

the impossible, rhetoric, context, the object of suspension, condition

Abstract





This study examines the rhetorical phenomenon of suspending meaning upon the impossible in the Qur’anic discourse, a stylistic device that links the occurrence of an action to a condition that cannot be fulfilled either rationally or customarily. By doing so, the Qur’an emphasizes the categorical negation of the action and underscores its impossibility with striking clarity. The research highlights how this technique combines logical precision with imaginative imagery, thereby strengthening both the argumentative and aesthetic dimensions of the text. Special attention is given to the Qur’an’s employment of impossible conditions as a means of persuasion, warning, and moral instruction, particularly in contexts involving eschatology and divine justice. The study situates this device within the broader framework of classical Arabic rhetoric, comparing its functions to related mechanisms of conditionality and negation. Ultimately, the analysis demonstrates how suspension upon the impossible reinforces Qur’anic eloquence, enhances semantic force, and reflects the interplay between logic, language, and faith.





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