Why is the majestic term "I" not used in the Holy Qur’an, but rather "Allah" is mentioned in most verses, such as: {And Allah wants to accept your repentance}?
The Noble Qur’an was revealed in the Arabic language, and it came with its diverse rhetorical styles. Allah the Almighty sometimes addresses using the singular first-person form ("Indeed, I am Allah"), and sometimes using the plural form for glorification ("We narrate to you"), and sometimes using the third-person form ("Allah - there is no deity except Him"). This diversity is commendable in the Arabic language and increases the eloquence and impact of speech. The use of the third-person form, such as saying "Indeed, the king commands you," is more eloquent than saying "Indeed, I am the king and I command you." The Noble Qur’an used these styles for their rhetorical beauty, and whoever thinks that Allah does not speak about Himself in the third-person form has indeed shown ignorance of the styles of the Arabic language.
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