Dimension #012 Arabic Linguistics & Grammar
أُسْلُوبُ الِاعْتِرَاضِ
Parenthesis & Explanatory Interjections (Al-I'tirad)
Linguistic Root: ع-ر-ض (To place across, intervene, interject)
Core Conceptual Overview
Al-I'tirad is pausing in the middle of a sentence to insert an important remark before finishing the thought.
وَإِنَّهُ لَقَسَمٌ لَّوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عَظِيمٌ
“And indeed, it is an oath - if you could know - [most] great.”
Deep Dive & Significance
In Surah Al-Waqi'ah, God swears an oath by the positions of the stars, and then immediately interjects: 'And indeed, it is an oath—if you only knew—tremendous!' (56:76) before returning to the main point. This mid-sentence pause forces the listener to stop and realize just how serious the statement is.
Linguistic & Thematic Gem
“A brief pause in the middle of a sentence highlights what should not be overlooked.”
Daily Practical Application
When the Qur'an pauses a sentence to insert a quick thought, pay special attention—it is highlighting a crucial point.