QURANIC STORIES: OBJECTIVES, CHARACTERISTICS, AND WISDOM OF THEIR REPETITION

This article explores the proposed objectives, encompassing the portrayal of educational, ethical, and missionary goals within Quranic stories, as well as the pretense of rhetorical elements and stylistic beauty in the Quran, achieved through an analysis of its storytelling methods. The study delves into key topics, including the linguistic and terminological interpretation of the term "Qasas" (stories) based on insights from linguistic scholars and Quranic experts. Additionally, it thoroughly examines the diverse types of Quranic stories concerning content and themes. The unique qualities and attributes of Quranic stories, such as divinity, appropriateness, reality, balance, and communicative nature, are discussed separately. Moreover, the article presents a detailed exposition of fifteen significant objectives underlying Quranic stories. It also investigates the wisdom behind their repetition, exploring its philosophy under sixteen subheadings and culminating in a comprehensive summary of the discussion.https://ojs.uopisl.pk/index.php/peshawarislamicus/article/view/11