A report can serve a rhetorical or emotional purpose beyond the mere delivery of information. The sentence remains declarative, but context reveals the intended function.
Appeal for mercy: “رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ”
“My Lord, I am in need of whatever good You may send to me.” (Al-Qaṣaṣ 28:24)
The speaker reports neediness, yet the context conveys an appeal for assistance.
Expression of weakness: “رَبِّ إِنِّي وَهَنَ الْعَظْمُ مِنِّي”
“My Lord, my bones have grown weak.” (Maryam 19:4)
The report expresses frailty and humility.
Expression of regret: “رَبِّ إِنِّي وَضَعْتُهَا أُنْثَى”
“My Lord, I have delivered a girl.” (Āl ʿImrān 3:36)
Within its particular narrative context, the statement expresses regret over an outcome different from what had been expected, rather than conveying unknown information to the addressee.