Why are Qurʾānic fawāṣil not merely forced prose rhymes?
Sajʿ and Muwāzanah: Rhymed Prose, Rhythmic Endings, and Balance
- Because the Qurʾān lacks harmonious endings
- Because sound and meaning can never be discussed separately
- Because revealed discourse, meaning and terminology require distinct consideration
- Because all verses share one poetic meter