What is the aim of the repetition of the stories of prophets in the Qur’an?
Dear Brother / Sister,
The Holy Qur’an is a guide for humanity. Thus, it covers every aspect of our life. The lives of prophets are a kind of living examples for us. Many different parts of their lives are narrated in many parts of the Qur’an so that we will consider their lives as a guide for us.
As you know, prophets are the loveliest slaves of Allah (SWT). By narrating their lives many times, Allah is giving us a message: “Take lessons from the events they faced and do not complain”.
Besides, a person who cannot afford or find an occasion to read the Qur’an completely should find the lives of those Prophets from everywhere and take as an example from them. That is why their lives should be narrated frequently with different events so that they will warn and awaken us in every Surah and at all times.
The differences that are seen in various surahs results from narrating the different aspects of the events.
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