QURANIC STUDIES
PLQ: Plurals in the Quran
Delve into the finer points of Classical Arabic grammar and discover why the eloquence of the Qur’an is unprecedented and unmatched.The subjects covered in the course will be related predominately to Balagha (Rhetoric) and a basic understanding of Arabic grammar will be highly recommend.
In basic Arabic Grammar one is taught the 2 main types of plurals ( the sound and broken plurals). This course will cover plurals in great detail and give students a greater understanding of the profound meanings associated with Plurals. The topics covered will give one a much deeper understanding of both the meanings of different plural patterns along with understanding why the eloquence of the Qur’an is unprecedented and unmatched.
In basic Arabic Grammar one is taught the 2 main types of plurals ( the sound and broken plurals). This course will cover plurals in great detail and give students a greater understanding of the profound meanings associated with Plurals. The topics covered will give one a much deeper understanding of both the meanings of different plural patterns along with understanding why the eloquence of the Qur’an is unprecedented and unmatched.
INTRODUCTION
LESSON 1 - Introduction. The 3 reasons for the existence of different plurals. No two words can mean exactly the same thing even if they are plurals of the same word. The lesser plural will be explained
LESSON 2 - lesser plurals vs 2 types of the greater plurals. Plurals can occur on a number of combinations. We will explore a number of examples in the Quran and the different meanings associated with different plural types.
LESSON 3 - How are the 2 plurals of the word ابْن used in the Quran. The Sound plurals in relation to verbs and broken plurals in relation to states or titles.
LESSON 4 - The added meaning(s) related to the different broken plural patterns with examples from the Quran.
LESSON 5 - The added meaning(s) related to the different broken plural patterns with examples from the Quran(cont). Which pronoun to use for the plural? refuting an alleged linguistic error. The Singular noun denoting a plural and the generic noun.
LESSON 6 - Detailed linguistic analysis of Surah Al Qamar ayahs 54-55. Further linguistic analysis of verses from the Quran and perfect word choice.
Teacher: Ustadh Nabeel Alkhalidy
Previously asked questions
Jamu Al qilla is not used just for quantity but sometimes for selectiveness. e.g إِخْوَةُ يُوسُفَ the brothers of Yusuf AS were 11 . Also the believers are called إِخْوَة although they are large in number but it describes the close ties they have to one another. In the ayah it says حُورٌ مَّقْصُورَاتٌ (lesser plural) as opposed to حُورٌ مَّقْصُورَةٌ (greater plural). The lesser plural is used because of their selectiveness and rarity as they are described previously in the Surah like a gem and coral which are rare commodities. Regarding their number Allahu A'lam. but the ayah says حُورٌ مَّقْصُورَاتٌ فِي الْخِيَامِ the plural الْخِيَامِ is used and this indicates they will be present in each pavilion so the question is how many pavilions does each believer have?