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To what extent is the numerical miracle in Surat Al-Kawthar valid, concerning the repetition of the number 10 in its word count, the letter count of its verses, the repetition of the letter Alif, the number of letters that appeared only once, the alphabetical order of the letter Ra, and the number of surahs that end with the letter Ra, and is there a connection between this and the Day of Sacrifice (the tenth of Dhu al-Hijjah) mentioned in His (the Most High) saying: "So pray to your Lord and sacrifice"?

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The discourse on "numerical inimitability" in the Holy Quran can be summarized as follows: While there is a basis for researching numbers, an over-elaboration emerged in what was later termed numerical inimitability. This type of study lacked scientific methodology and involved much confusion. Furthermore, its proponents did not realize that the Quran is primarily a book of guidance; it is not a matter of profound knowledge but rather of subtleties and embellishments.

This idea relied on directive and selective conditions to confirm preconceived notions, sometimes leading to a contravention of the consensus regarding the Uthmani script and the principles of the Arabic language.

Regarding the given example, a selective approach was observed, involving the omission of repetitions, a failure to differentiate between the hamza and the alif, and the adoption of a modern alphabetical order instead of the ancient one. Although there are subtleties, such as the number of words coinciding with the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, building upon this and exaggerating it with over-elaboration is one of the pitfalls of this trend, not a matter of profound knowledge.

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