What are the aqsam (sections, or oaths) of the Noble Qur'an?
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The word "Aqsam" (أقسام) can be the plural of "qism" (section) or "qasam" (oath). What is meant here is the latter, as it can be enumerated. The question about the categories of oaths in the Qur'an is a profound one that cannot be encompassed by a mere . Some scholars have dedicated entire works to this topic, such as Ibn al-Qayyim's book "Aqsam al-Qur'an" (Oaths of the Qur'an). It is advisable to refer to such works.
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