Evaluation of the Phenomenon of Fowardîng and Delaying in the Book Al-Durr Al-Masun By Al-Samin Al-Halabi (D. 756 AH / 1355 AD)

Abstract

Since the revelation of the Holy Quran, its interpreters of all approaches have paid attention to the phenomenon of forwarding and postponing in the Holy Quran. Al-Samin al-Halabi was one of those who were deeply attentive to and interested in the rhetorical phenomenon in his book Al-Durr al-Masoon. This attention was reflected in his interpretation. Al-Samin Al-Halabi explained the rhetorical purposes of the issue of forwarding and delaying in the Arabic language and elaborated on it very well. He also excelled in comparing Quranic verses in which “forwarding and delaying” is used and in highlighting other Quranic verses that talk about the same phenomenon. He made rhetorical preferences in the context of forwarding and delaying, which were useful in deducing new meanings in understanding Quranic verses. This is because the author mastered the art of reasoning, weighting, and deduction.

This study delves into the depths of this rhetorical phenomenon and explores the efforts of this exceptional author in studying the Holy Qur’an and its disciplines.