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Is it permissible to say that "ma" (ما) is superfluous in interpretation, and what is its direction?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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There is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding the occurrence of "addition" (Ziyadah) in the Qur'an. Many linguists, grammarians, and rhetoricians believe in its occurrence for the purpose of emphasis. Al-Zarkashi mentioned that the original meaning is achieved without it, but its presence provides emphasis. Some scholars believe that the term "addition" is not befitting for the Qur'an and should instead be called "emphasis" (ta'keed), "connection" (silah), or "interpolation" (muqham). The majority, however, deny the application of this expression to the Book of Allah. Al-Mubarrad and Tha'lab denied the existence of "connection" (silah) in the Qur'an, while the majority of scholars, jurists, and exegetes affirmed it. Ibn al-Sarraj also denied the existence of any "superfluous" (za'id) element in Arabic speech, interpreting what appeared to be so as emphasis (ta'keed).

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