Ulum-Al-Quran
This course looks at various aspects of the science of Divine revelation, how the Quran was revealed, preserved, compiled and transmitted through generation after generation. It also briefly covers the exegesis (tafsir) and translation of the Quran.
5 Sessions
Males & Females
1 Credit
On-Site
Course Aims
1
Understand the process of Divine revelation and preservation
2
Be enlightened with the knowledge of authentic transmission of the same Qur'an
Course Learning Outcomes
1
Acquire a clear understanding of how the Qur'an was revealed
2
Be able to appreciate the unconventional order of the Qur'an
3
Have acquired a deeper understanding of the method of preservation and transmission
4
Be able to appreciate the usage of language, the literary style and miracle of the Qur'an
5
Be able to take a holistic approach to better understand the Qur'an
Course Contents:
1
Revelation and Scriptures before the Quran
2
Revelation and how it came to the Prophet SAW
3
Memorisation, oral and written transmission
4
The Quran's division, order and arrangement
5
The language and literary form of the Quran
6
Muhkamat and Mutashabihat verses
7
Makkan and Midanan revelation
8
'Asbab An-Nuzul' (Reasons for revelation)
9
'Al-nasikh wal-mansukh' (abrogration)
10
The variety of modes (Ahrud) and various readings (Qira'at)
11
The miracle of the Quran
12
Tafsir of the Quran
13
Translation of the Quran
14
The war to the Quran