Uloom-ul-Quran

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Uloom-ul-Quran Course Outline

• The various names of Quran (Al-Quran, al-Furqan, Al- Dhikr, Al-Kitab, Al-Tanzil..)
• Importance of Ulum al-Quran in Islamic Sciences
• Major themes in Ulum al-Quran

Topic 1: Phenomenon of Wahy

• The Reality of Wahy (The need of Vahi, Meaning of Vahi, The teachings of Vahi, Kinds of Vahi)
• Wahy & logic – Wahy & human Intellect

Topic 2: Revelation of the Quran through gradual descent (Nuzul)

• Stages of Nuzul
• Circumstances of Revelations (asbab al-nuzul)
• The seven ways reading the Quran (al-Ahruf al-sabah)

Topic 3: Abrogation in the Qur’an (al-N?sikh wa al-Mans?kh)

• The logical proofs of Naskh
• The argument of abrogation in the Quran
• The number of mansukh ayat in the Quran

Topic 4: Compilation and recording of the Quran

• Preservation during the time of the Prophet
• 1^st stage: Prophetic period
• 2^nd stage: Abu Bakr (r) Compilation (11-13 A.H.)
• 3^rd stage:  Uthm?n b. Affan (r) Compilation (24-36 A.H.)
• 4^th stage: Development of Quranic script.

Topic 5: Understanding the Content of the Qur’an

• The Perspicuous (al-Muhkam) and the Intricate (al-Mutashabih)
• Characteristics of al-Makki & al-Madani of the Quran
• Quran and priorities of life
• Inimitability of the Quran (ijazu al-Quran)

 Additional Topics from “The Way to the Quran” by K. Murad:

Topic 1 – The Journey of Life

• The Eternal, Living Reality
• The New World that Awaits You
  • What is the Quran?
  • Infinite Mercy & Majesty
  • Hazards & Perils
  • Tilawah

 Topic 2 – Basic Prerequisites

• Faith: The Word of God
• Purity of Intention & Purpose
• Bringing Gratitude & Praise
• Acceptance & Trust
• Obedience & Change
• Hazards & Obstacles
• Trust & Dependence

 Topic 3 – Participation of the Inner Self

• What is the Heart?
• Dynamics of Inner Participation
  • States of Consciousness
    • The Quranic Criteria of Inner Participation
    • In Allah’s Presence
    • Hearing from Allah
    • Allah’s Direct Address
    • Every Word for You
    • Conversation with Allah
    • Trusting & Experiencing Allah’s Rewards
  • Acts of Heart & Body
    • Response of your Heart
    • Response of your Tongue
    • Tears in your eyes
    • Postures of your body
    • Reading with Tarteel
    • Self-Purification
    • Seeking Allah’s help
    • Reading with Comprehension