The Application f Quranic Evidence in Critiquing Angelica Neuwirth's Perspective on the Orality of the Quran

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1 MA, Quranic studies and Hadith, Faculty of theology and Islamic studies, Tehran university, Tehran

2 Associate Professor, Quranic studies and Hadith, Faculty of theology and Islamic studies, Tehran university, Tehran

Abstract

The consideration of the contexts of the Quran's revelation has been a focal point for scholars since the time of its descent. This dedication can be observed within earlier discussions of the cause of revelation (Sha'ni nūzūl), the circumstances of revelation ('asbābūn nūzūl) and, more recently, in intertextuality debates. The orality of the Quran represents another domain of inquiry, yet it posits that the essence of the Quran is shaped within specific contexts. From this perspective, the notion is not that an eternal message has been revealed from a transcendent and ahistorical standpoint merely colored by a particular event; rather, this message is fundamentally context-bound and has emerged from specific situations and dialogues. Consequently, instead of viewing the Qur’an as a vertical process descending from the heavens to the earth, it should be understood as a horizontal process. This study employs a descriptive-analytical method to examine the views of proponents of the orality of the Qur’an, such as Angelica Neuwirth, William Albert Graham, and Daniel Madigan, while also scrutinizing the terminology employed in Islamic revelation, including "Quran," "qawl,", " dhikr" and "hadith" within the initial verses. Furthermore, it utilizes the challenge (tahaddi) as a metric for evaluating Quranic perspectives, ultimately adjudicating between the dichotomy of contextuality and sanctity. The findings suggest that an emphasis on the contexts and circumstances shaping a message, framed as a horizontal process, is a common feature in any form of communication. What distinguishes the Quran from other texts and shapes its identity is the vertical process of its formation, which the concept of Quranic orality inadequately addresses.

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Researches of Quran and Hadith Sciences
Volume 21, Issue 3 - Serial Number 63
November 2024
Pages 127-157

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  • Receive Date: 11 July 2023
  • Revise Date: 22 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 21 April 2024
  • Publish Date: 21 November 2024

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