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Comparison criteria for "A Sura Like It "?

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    Natu
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    Excellent guys, you lot have just smashed such a great misunderstanding, may God be pleased with you!

    Natu.

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      mquran
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      Alhamdulillah, Natu bro ) Glad you find it sensible !

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        Fahad1
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        Peace be upon you,

        The word "surah" does NOT mean chapter, it implies a structure. The God is challenging you to bring a structure like HIS universe, or even a sign(ayat) from amongst His structure(collection of signs).

        Let me repeat that, the rejectors are being challenged to bring a creation, or part of a creation other than the God's creation, and NONE can ever do that.

        peace .
        where did the "universe" come from ?

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          loli
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          Peace be upon you,

          The word "surah" does NOT mean chapter, it implies a structure. The God is challenging you to bring a structure like HIS universe, or even a sign(ayat) from amongst His structure(collection of signs).

          Let me repeat that, the rejectors are being challenged to bring a creation, or part of a creation other than the God's creation, and NONE can ever do that.

          Peace idolfree1

          do you have a refference where one of the meaning of "sura" is a structure?

          peace.

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            esimsek100
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            Peace be upon you,

            The word "surah" does NOT mean chapter, it implies a structure. The God is challenging you to bring a structure like HIS universe, or even a sign(ayat) from amongst His structure(collection of signs).

            Let me repeat that, the rejectors are being challenged to bring a creation, or part of a creation other than the God's creation, and NONE can ever do that.

            Peace bros and sisters,

            So "sura" does not mean chapter but implies structure.

            So what does sura mean?

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              Wakas
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              peace All,

              I think the core meaning of the word "sura" (root Siin-Waw-Ra) is structure, however, that does not rule out its meaning as "chapter".

              Please see the following thread
              http//www.free-minds.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2250

              There are many interesting observations to be made.

              Wakas

              All information is correct to the best of my knowledge only and thus should not be taken as a fact. One should always seek knowledge and verify for themselves when possible: 17:36, 20:114, 35:28, 49:6, 58:11.

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                hlatif
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                Salam all,

                I understand the S-W-R as to enclose something for the verb. As for nouns

                SUR means an eclosing wall
                ISWARA means bracelet which enclsoes the arm or ankle or whatever

                SURA is feminine of SOOR and therefore has the meaning of Something that encloses. It can be a structure, a chapter of the Qur'an (which encloses the AYAT inside) or even a passage of the Qur'an that cover/encloses any subject may be considered a SURA.

                Salaam all

                Hussein

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                  Idris
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                  peace be upon you saladin,

                  peace .
                  where did the "universe" come from ?

                  look at the context

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                    Someone
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                    SUR means an eclosing wall
                    ISWARA means bracelet which enclsoes the arm or ankle or whatever

                    SURA is feminine of SOOR and therefore has the meaning of Something that encloses. It can be a structure, a chapter of the Qur'an (which encloses the AYAT inside) or even a passage of the Qur'an that cover/encloses any subject may be considered a SURA.

                    Peace hlatif, all

                    SUR (or SOOR) is written in arabic as .

                    ISWARA is written in arabic as .

                    SURA is not the feminine of SOOR, because SURA in arabic is .

                    I hope you see the differences.

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                      hlatif
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                      Salam Someone, All,

                      Someone wrote

                      SUR (or SOOR) is written in arabic as

                      I disagree. SUR is written this way
                      and here is an AYA to prove it
                      5713

                      faduriba baynahum bisoorin lahu babun batinuhufeehi alrrahmatu wathahiruhumin qibalihi alAAathabu
                      So a wall will be put up between them, with a gate therein. Within it will be Mercy throughout, and without it, all alongside, will be (Wrath and) Punishment!

                      Salam

                      Hussein

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                        Someone
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                        Salam Someone, All,

                        Someone wrote

                        SUR (or SOOR) is written in arabic as

                        I disagree. SUR is written this way
                        and here is an AYA to prove it
                        5713

                        faduriba baynahum bisoorin lahu babun batinuhufeehi alrrahmatu wathahiruhumin qibalihi alAAathabu
                        So a wall will be put up between them, with a gate therein. Within it will be Mercy throughout, and without it, all alongside, will be (Wrath and) Punishment!

                        Salam

                        Hussein

                        Salam hlatif,

                        Indeed, you are right. wink

                        I have to do some "concept purification".

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                          Bahman
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                          Peace be upon you,

                          The word "surah" does NOT mean chapter, it implies a structure. The God is challenging you to bring a structure like HIS universe, or even a sign(ayat) from amongst His structure(collection of signs).

                          Let me repeat that, the rejectors are being challenged to bring a creation, or part of a creation other than the God's creation, and NONE can ever do that.

                          223
                          If you have any doubt regarding what we revealed to our servant, then produce one sura like these, and call upon your own witnesses against GOD, if you are truthful.

                          964
                          The hypocrites worry that a sura may be revealed exposing what is inside their hearts. Say, "Go ahead and mock. GOD will expose exactly what you are afraid of."
                          986
                          When a sura is revealed, stating "Believe in GOD, and strive with His messenger," even the strong among them say, "Let us stay behind!"
                          9124
                          When a sura was revealed, some of them would say, "Did this sura strengthen the faith of anyone among you?" Indeed, it did strengthen the faith of those who believed, and they rejoice in any revelation.

                          9127

                          Whenever a sura was revealed, some of them would look at each other as if to say "Does anyone see you?" Then they left. Thus, GOD has diverted their hearts, for they are people who do not comprehend

                          1038

                          If they say, "He fabricated it," say, "Then produce one sura like these, and invite whomever you wish, other than GOD, if you are truthful."

                          1113

                          If they say, "He fabricated (the Quran)," tell them, "Then produce ten suras like these, fabricated, and invite whomever you can, other than GOD, if you are truthful."

                          241

                          A sura that we have sent down, and we have decreed as law. We have revealed in it clear revelations, that you may take heed.

                          4720
                          Those who believed said "When will a new sura be revealed?" But when a straightforward sura was revealed, wherein fighting was mentioned, you would see those who harbored doubts in their hearts looking at you, as if death had already come to them. They were thus exposed.

                          Peace Kyle.

                          Took many years to imitate sura like it but was late because new miracle was revealed and you are right with saying structure. Yes a chapter with its structure

                          May be is time you brother to restudy Miracle more carfully and with a heart clear of any negative attitude. May this claiming is new cycle of your study in supporting clear proof which have been revealed.

                          Peace.

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                            Bahman
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                            Salaam dear mquran.

                            Are you same mquran in Yahoo?. If yes then happy to see you again . Any change in your standing?
                            Peace.

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                              Grourself
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                              Peace All,

                              Can you explain using the definition ?structure? these 2 occurrences? The signs seem to be pointing to written chapters here

                              One Surah in the 2nd sura

                              223
                              If you have any doubt regarding what we revealed to our servant, then produce ONE sura like these, and call upon your own witnesses against GOD, if you are truthful.

                              Ten Surah in the 11th

                              1113
                              If they say, "He fabricated (the Quran)," tell them, "Then produce TEN suras like these, fabricated, and invite whomever you can, other than GOD, if you are truthful

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                                unknownuser
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                                Salaam,

                                My point exactly sister Nadia!!

                                Although gramatically the word "Surah" does have connotations of structure, it is 100% clear what is being refered to in these verses. Especially 223, 1113 and 1038-39. Also, why would GOD challenge us to Create as He Himself has created? The object of a challenge is that the recipient of the challenge believes that he can meet it (the challenge that is).

                                We are obviously being challenged to produce a "Surah" the likes of which make up the quran.

                                Peace,
                                Damon.

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