The Role of ChatGPT in Quranic Rhetorical Analysis A Comparative Study with Traditional Approaches

Abstract

This study examines the role of ChatGPT in Quranic rhetorical analysis by comparing its output with traditional scholarly approaches rooted in classical Arabic rhetoric. Focusing on Surah Ibrahim (14:24), noted for its rich metaphorical imagery and precise structure, the research evaluates the strengths and limitations of AI-driven interpretation. The Encyclopedic Rhetorical Interpretation provides deep, contextually grounded analysis based on centuries of linguistic and exegetical expertise, while ChatGPT demonstrates efficiency in identifying rhetorical devices and simplifying complex concepts. Although ChatGPT can serve as a valuable tool for preliminary analysis and educational purposes, it lacks theological depth, contextual sensitivity, and the nuanced aesthetic appreciation essential for understanding Quranic inimitability (iʿjāz). The study proposes a hybrid model integrating AI’s speed with human expertise’s interpretive depth. It concludes that AI, when trained on classical rhetorical sources and supervised by scholars, could significantly enhance research and pedagogy, but human scholars remain indispensable for preserving the spiritual, theological, and linguistic integrity of Quranic rhetorical studies.

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