A Classification Proposal on Muteshabihu'l Quran and Linguistic Discussions on Ambiguity

One of the dominant subjects of Quranic sciences, Muteshabihu'l Quran is presented in a different approach and classification in this study. The approach contains a classification which will help us to see unity. The data having no practical value and not helping us understand Quran or use related information in terms of methodology will not take place in the classification while muteshabihat (ambiguity) and some new information will be involved. On the other hand, this triple classification is a practical one which will help us put historical information and discussions into place. In the classification, Muteshabihu'l Quran will be analyzed under three main titles as follow: 1. Literal similarity, 2. Muteshabihat (ambiguity) discussed within the context of the verse 3/7 in Al-i Imran (Surah), and 3. Muteshabihat formed within the scope of the attributes of Allah. In the study, some overlooked approaches will be brought to the attention of readers, and some efforts will be made for linguistic, historical and socio-cultural understanding of the subject.