The Appropriateness between the Opening and Closing Verses of Surah Maryam (Peace Be Upon Her): an Objective Study

Abstract

This research explores the appropriateness between the opening and closing verses of Surah Maryam (peace be upon her) through an objective study. It examines how the beginning of the surah is intricately connected to its ending using a refined rhetorical approach that reflects the unity of Quranic structure and the coherence of the themes presented within.

The study aims to highlight the rhetorical miracle in the arrangement of verses, uncover the divine wisdom behind the sequence of topics, and clarify the impact of this correlation on the interpretation of Surah Maryam and the extraction of its doctrinal and legislative objectives. The findings demonstrate that the surah begins with God’s mercy and the acceptance of Zakariya’s prayer and concludes with the affirmation of monotheism and the rejection of attributing offspring to God, reinforcing the strong connection between its opening and closing verses.

The study addresses several key aspects, including the significance of divine glad tidings in the surah, the balance between mentioning believers and disbelievers, and the influence of this correlation on understanding and interpreting the surah. Furthermore, the research presents important findings on Quranic rhetorical and legislative miracles and emphasizes the necessity of contemplating the arrangement of Quranic verses for a deeper understanding of their meanings.