Definition:
A Fasilah is the final word of a Quranic verse — resembling a poetic rhyme in rhythm and musicality, yet distinct from poetry in that it is not bound by prosodic meter.
Types by Ending Sound:
- Mutamathhila (Identical): Same final letter — e.g., endings in Surat al-Fatiha.
- Mutaqariba (Similar): Similar letters — like Nun and Mim.
- Mutawaziya (Balanced): Balanced rhythm without identical endings.
Significance: The Fasilah is not mere ornamentation — it carries the deepest meaning of the verse, serving as its summary and rhetorical peak.
Question: What distinguishes the Quranic Fasilah from a poetic rhyme?
Answer: The Fasilah is not bound by prosodic meter and carries the deepest meaning of the verse.