As you guys know im passionate about the Arabic language and why shouldnt I be when its the language the Quran was revealed in.
I used to see the Arabic language as just another language and thought how could such a language be beyond any human to encompass.
So I came across this discussion in a book by Fadl Abbas Hasan an expert in Arabic grammar.
The difference between 'Qa'da [قعد] and Jalasa [جلس] two words which are usually translated as just sitting. The Quran uses the first one in various forms [i.e. verb, derived nouns etc..] rather than the second. In fact the root letters Jalasa are only used once in the form Majaalis [مجالس].
The reason seems to be the fact that Qa'da is used for long periods of settling whereas Jalasa is used for a short period only and movement.
Likewise in Arabic words that share the same root letters have a common meaning. So the letters Qa A'a Da if rearranged give meaning of stabillty and remaining such as A'qad [عقد] to tie a knot or Daqaa' [دقعاء] the dirt and sediments that remain at the bottom of a river.
As for Jalasa then Sajal [سجل] is used for something that doesn't remain with a person and has movement.
Now when you read the verses with the letters Q'ada [ق ع د] you can see the precise nature of the wording and it wasnt random choice of words.
وَالْقَوَاعِدُ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ
Those women who have reached an age where they sit down [dont have any marriage plans]
As for Majalis
إِذَا قِيلَ لَكُمْ تَفَسَّحُوا فِي الْمَجَالِسِ فَافْسَحُوا يَفْسَحِ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ
When it is said to you make space in the sittings [gatherings] then make space and Allah will make space for you.
Here the letters Jalasa is used to imply any duration of sitting even for a short moment.
I havent met any scholar thats has exhausted every possible aspect of the Quran rather the Quran has exhausted everyone and still amazes like the first day you read it.
Written by ustaaz Liaquat Zaman
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The difference between 'Qa'da [قعد] and Jalasa [جلس] two words which are usually translated as just sitting. The Quran uses the first one in various forms [i.e. verb, derived nouns etc..] rather than the second. In fact the root letters Jalasa are only used once in the form Majaalis [مجالس].
The reason seems to be the fact that Qa'da is used for long periods of settling whereas Jalasa is used for a short period only and movement.
Likewise in Arabic words that share the same root letters have a common meaning. So the letters Qa A'a Da if rearranged give meaning of stabillty and remaining such as A'qad [عقد] to tie a knot or Daqaa' [دقعاء] the dirt and sediments that remain at the bottom of a river.
As for Jalasa then Sajal [سجل] is used for something that doesn't remain with a person and has movement.
Now when you read the verses with the letters Q'ada [ق ع د] you can see the precise nature of the wording and it wasnt random choice of words.
وَالْقَوَاعِدُ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ
Those women who have reached an age where they sit down [dont have any marriage plans]
As for Majalis
إِذَا قِيلَ لَكُمْ تَفَسَّحُوا فِي الْمَجَالِسِ فَافْسَحُوا يَفْسَحِ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ
When it is said to you make space in the sittings [gatherings] then make space and Allah will make space for you.
Here the letters Jalasa is used to imply any duration of sitting even for a short moment.
I havent met any scholar thats has exhausted every possible aspect of the Quran rather the Quran has exhausted everyone and still amazes like the first day you read it.
Written by ustaaz Liaquat Zaman
If you have questions concerning the content of the article you may contact author on his facebook page by linking here https://www.facebook.com/liaquat.zaman.104?fref=ts
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