Minat AL - Rahman interpretation (Indeed these are tow magicians) from his saying the Most HIgh (They said 'Indeed these are two magicians') surah Taha verse 62

Abstract

This text consists of seven sections: Section 1: Determining the Disputed Letter. Section 2: Attribution of the Dispute. Section 3: Enumeration of the Dispute. Section 4: Directing the Dispute. Section 5: Arranging the Dispute. Section 6: Liberating the Dispute. Section 7: Drawing the Disputed Letter. The fourth section is considered the nucleus of this research, and its purpose is to direct the attention of readers to the disagreement regarding the verse from Surah Taha: "They said, 'Indeed, these are two magicians.'" The readers' variations in this verse are related to four aspects: the disagreement between strengthening and softening the letter "nun" in "Indeed," the difference in pronunciation of "these two," and the softening and strengthening of the letter "nun" in "these two." The Hafs reading, as narrated by Asim, is considered the most accepted among Arab scholars and is a consensus among the various Quranic manuscripts. However, Abu Amr's reading differs from the commonly agreed-upon scriptural pronunciation, making it a challenging reading for grammarians. The research establishes the correctness of Abu Amr's reading and asserts that there is no objection to it. It also highlights the multiple interpretations and enriching meanings brought about by the emphasis on "Indeed" and the inclusion of the letter "alif" in "these two," providing more nuances than any non-controversial reading. The research employs an analytical approach to analyse the ongoing disagreement surrounding this contentious reading from the perspective of grammarians. It's important to note that direction and protest are subsidiary to the establishment of the reading, not its essence. For instance, the reading "They said, 'Indeed, these are two magicians'" is firmly established in terms of the authenticity of its narration and its multiple transmissions. However, different opinions exist regarding the justification for each reading, and none is free from objections. It is worth noting the thoroughness of this research in addressing this letter. I did not find any researcher who had specifically analysed and explained it, except for a research paper I came across, written by Rabia Zannoun Yunus Al-Malla, titled "(His statement, 'Indeed, these are two magicians') [Taha: 62] - Reading and Direction." Since it is just a research paper published in a journal and not a comprehensive and meticulous academic study, I found that there is still ample room for further exploration of this letter, gathering its scattered aspects from language books, interpretations, directions, readings, and explanations of some poetic compositions.