Structural Analysis of the ‘Verses of Ghorar’ (A Case Study of Ayat al-Kursi)

The Āyāt Ghorar (Verses of Ghorar) are key verses of the Noble Qur'an that serve as a guide for interpreting many other Qur'anic verses. Among these prominent verses, Ayat al-Kursi stands out as the most distinguished due to its comprehensive content, emphasis in the narrations, and its popularity among the Qur'anic exegetes. The structural analysis of Qur’anic Chapters (Sūrahs) pertains to the explanation of the organization and connection between the verses, ensuring the cohesion and unity of the Chapter [Sūrah] as a whole. Just as the chapters of the Qur'an possess structural and thematic integrity, the verses themselves exhibit cohesion and thematic unity. Analyzing the internal structure of this noble verse, which holds a particular prominence and superiority over other verses and Chapters, leads to a more precise understanding of the verse and clarifies its primary purpose. This article, titled "Structural Analysis of the ‘Verses of Ghorar’" employs a documentary method for its data collection and a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the structure of Ayat al-Kursi on three levels: content structure, internal structure, and rhetorical structure in order to establish the harmony between the expression, meaning, and objective of the verse. The study concludes that, among all the verses and Chapters (Sūrahs) of the Qur'an, this verse holds a central and pivotal role. In addition to presenting pure monotheism (Tawḥīd), the verse demonstrates a strong and inseparable connection between its sentences, revealing the complete alignment of purpose, content, expression, and internal and rhetorical structure ultimately showcasing the miraculous eloquence of the verse.