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Mahmoud Khaleel Al-Husary

Ibn Kathir (Abridged)

Indonesian Islamic Affairs Ministry

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Imām Ibn al-Jawzī (d. 597 AH / 1201 CE) summarized the scholars' opinions in his book "Zād al-Masīr":

1. It is to express astonishment for the believers.That is: you should wonder at how these people disbelieve, while the proof of Allah has been established against them. [Ibn Qutaybah, al-Zajjāj]
2. It is a question implying reproach and rebuke. Its meaning is: Woe to you! How can you disbelieve in Allah?

What is the rhetorical purpose of this question?