Representations of the Rhetorical Miracles of the Word (Yas'aloonaka) in the Holy Qur'an

Abstract

This research reveals the magnificence of Qur’anic rhetoric through the transformation of the interrogative form "يَسْأَلُونَكَ" (Yas’aloonaka) into a gateway for presenting rulings, narration, and the unseen with miraculous brevity and profound meanings.In the legislative aspect, questions about lunar months, spoils of war, and menstruation are answered with precise responses that condense the concepts into words or phrases carrying great weight—affirming the ownership of God and the Prophet, gently explaining the harm of menstruation with human compassion, and examining the timing of pilgrimage from a social perspective.The study then moves to the family discourse, where the verse avoids direct mention of menstruation, instead using an elegant metaphor that touches hearts with mercy and honors women within a noble legal framework.In the narrative of Dhul-Qarnayn, storytelling creativity is evident; the use of veiling combined with allusions, phonetic repetition, and suspenseful introduction instills curiosity and highlights the unity of divine action, steering clear of excessive historical narration.Regarding the unseen, the verses address matters such as the soul, mountains, and the Hour through pedagogical methods: epistemic concealment magnifies the Creator’s authority and awakens humility; sound imagery evokes awe of the Lord’s power when shattering mountains; and rhetorical displacement turns the question about the timing of the Resurrection into a call for readiness and reverence.In conclusion, the research shows that sound rhythm, emphatic letters, and meticulous wordplay are not mere linguistic embellishments but rhetorical devices that amplify the meaning’s impact and firmly root the message in the mind and heart.This study exemplifies how Qur’anic questions harmonize with divine answers in a coherent rhetorical system that blends wisdom, beauty, and moral guidance, making "يَسْأَلُونَكَ" a sign of inexhaustible miraculous eloquence in the speech of the Creator.