The DivineThread Uloom al Quraan TAF 022

Islamic Online University

I s l a mi c O n l in e U n iv e r s i t y
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The DivineThread Uloom al Quraan TAF 022

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Course Description: The Noble Quraan is the last Divine Book which has been revealed by Allah for the guidance of mankind up to the Day of Resurrection. The reading of the Quraan, understanding of its meanings and interpretations is important and obligatory on all the followers of Islaam. Course Instructor: Shaykh Assim al-Hakeem (Saudi Arabia):

Resources: 1 - The additional Text Book for this course is: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer, available for free downloading here: http://www.kalamullah.com/Books/ulum-al-quran.pdf If you prefer to buy it, the book is available here: http://www.amazon.co.uk//gp/offerlisting/0860372480/sr=/qid=/?condition=new&tag=bf-dt-home-21 Please note: in the following lines, we will refer to the page number of the pdf version. 2 - Another additional resource is the fascinating series: Sciences of the Quran, presented by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, available for download here: http://forsanhaq.com/en/showthread.php?t=88206 Objective: There are many benefits to the knowledge of Uloomul Quraan. Once a person learns the essentials of his religion and what is required for him to know, the first knowledge he should turn his attention to is the knowledge of the Quraan and its sciences. As Allah says in the Quraan:
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This is a Book that we have sent down to you, full of blessings, so that they may ponder over its verses, and that men of understanding may remember [38:29] Class Content: Class Procedure/Instruction Methodology: Recorded lectures dedicated to the course material will be available for online viewing or downloading. Shaykhs notes are also available in pdf format. Exams: The course will contain module tests, and a final exam covering the modules. Attendance Policies: The students are required to log in and use the provided materials. There is no fixed time for accessing the content. Students may do it at their own convenience. If any student does not log in for more than 3 months he or she will be automatically un-enrolled.

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Module 1 Video/Audio 1: Introduction to Uloom al-Quraan and the Wahy Definition of Uloom Definition of Quraan Benefits of studying Meaning of Wahy Types of Wahy to Prophets (alayhumus salaam) Summary of Wahy Difference between Quraan and Hadeeth Qudsi Stages of revelation Benefits from gradual revelation First and last to be revealed Benefits of studying first & last Additional resource: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 1-11 Module 2 Video/Audio 2: Asbaab an Nuzool (reasons behind revelation) The Causes of Revelation Examples for questions and incidents Best books & methods of knowledge Reasons behind Revelation (Asbaab an Nuzool) Can there be multiple causes for one ayah? Benefits from studying Asbab an Nuzool Additional resources: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 40-45

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Module 3 Video/Audio 3: Al Makki & Al Madani Al Makki & Al Madani Surahs Benefits of Al Makki & Al Madani Specific characteristics & common themes of Makki & Madani Additional resources: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 38-40 Module 4 Video/Audio 4: History of Compilation of the Quraan The compilation of the Quraan Characteristics of memorizing it Why wasnt it written at the time of the Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam)? Compilation during the time of the Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) The 1st compilation of the Quraan The 2nd compilation of the Quraan Additional resources: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 12-27

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Module 5 Video/Audio 5: Surahs of the Quraan Names of surahs The surah organization The beginning of surahs The disjointed letters Additional resources: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 28/36-37 Module 6 Video/Audio 6: The Ahruf (Dialects) and Qiraat (Recitation) of Al Quraan The Ahruf of Al Quraan Do these Ahruf exist today? Qiraaat (Recitation) Most famous scholars to compile The Conditions for an authentic Qiraaa The seven Qiraaaat Benefit of Qiraat Additional resources: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 50-54

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Module 7 Video/Audio 7: An Naasikh wal Mansookh (Abrogation & Abrogated) An Naasikh wal Mansookh Scholars who wrote on Abrogation Conditions of Naskh The sources of Naasikh and Mansookh: 1. The Quraan abrogating the Quraan 2. The Quraan abrogating the Sunnah 3. The Sunnah abrogating the Quraan The abrogation of the verse and ruling: 1. The abrogation of the ruling and the verse (Naskh al-Hukm wa-t-Tilaawah) 2. The abrogation of the ruling without the verse (Naskh alHukm doona at-Tilaawah) 3. The abrogation of the verse without the ruling (Naskh atTilaawah doona-l-Hukm) Additional resources: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 45-50 Module 8 Video/Audio 8: Ijaaz (Miracles) of the Quraan The Types of Ijaaz

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Module 9 Video/Audio 9: Literary dimension of the Quraan Al-Muhkam & Al Mutashaabih (Explicit and Ambiguous) The Haqeeqee and the Majaazee The Aam and the Khaas (General and Specific) The Mutlaq and the Muqayyad (Absolute and Restricted) The Mantooq and Mafhoom (Explicitly stated and Understood) Additional resources: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 28-36 Module 10 Video/Audio 10: Tafseer (Exegesis) and Tarjuma (Translation) Definition of Tafseer: 1. Tafseer 2. Taweel The History of Tafseer The Principles of Tafseer Characteristics of a Mufassir The Types of Tafseer Most famous books on Tafseer The Conditions of Translation (Tarjuma) Additional resources: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, by Ahmad von Denffer pages 55-59

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