Exclusivity (Qasr), meaning the allocation of a specific matter to another while denying it from others, is one of the most important tools for emphasis in rhetoric and is extensively used in the Qur'an. This rhetorical device plays a crucial role in understanding and interpreting texts, and God has employed various forms of Qasr according to the needs of the audience. Consequently, Qasr has garnered special attention from rhetoricians, many of whom have dedicated entire sections to it. In classical rhetoric, the divisions of Qasr were primarily based on the semantic aspects of the Qasr parties. However, a thorough examination of the Qur'anic verses reveals that God sometimes uses Qasr in an absolute manner and at other times in a restricted manner, which can serve as a basis for new classifications of Qasr. Additionally, while some verses contain only one style of Qasr, others include multiple styles, further justifying new divisions.
This study employs a descriptive-analytical method by examining rhetorical texts and delving into Qur'anic verses to address the following questions: 1. What are the hierarchical effects of different types of restrictions on the conceptualization of verses? 2. What new rhetorical features arise from the concepts of absoluteness and restriction in the subject of exclusivity? 3. What is meant by compound Qasr and how does the context of the text affect it? The study provides new classifications for Qasr. It is structured into six chapters, beginning with an exploration of the concepts and theoretical foundations of Qasr, followed by an analysis of the types of restrictions and their ranks within the field of rhetoric. Finally, two new classifications of Qasr are proposed in separate chapters, aiming to reveal new dimensions of the eloquence and rhetoric of the Qur'an.
The study indicates that restrictions are categorized according to their impact into three types: essential, primary, and subsidiary. Furthermore, Qasr is divided into fou