The Qur'an and Its Study: An In-depth Explanation of Islam's Sacred Scripture
The Qur'an and Its Study: An In-depth Explanation of Islam's Sacred Scripture by Adnan Zarzour, translated by Adil Salahi
English | May 19, 2020 | ISBN: 0860377857, 0860377806 | EPUB | 576 pages | 4 MB
English | May 19, 2020 | ISBN: 0860377857, 0860377806 | EPUB | 576 pages | 4 MB
Over the course of six sections, this rich reference book explores the various areas of Qur’anic studies:
1. its language,
2. the history of its documentation,
3. its many disciplines,
4. the methods of interpretation,
5. its inimitability,
6. and finally, as a work of art.
The themes explored also include the impact of the Qur’an on Islamic civilisation, as well as the various classical sub-disciplines of Qur’anic studies, including the study of the variant readings (qirā’āt), the reasons for revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), and abrogation (naskh).
Unlike some other works, Prof Zarzour also explores contemporary scholarship on the Qur’an, notably through a critical evaluation of modern tendencies such as the claim that the Qur’an contains scientific miracles, and an evaluation of some of the most recognised modern works of Qur’anic commentary (tafsir).