"(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect" [38.29].
The Quran and Its Disciplines is an important course that seeks to provide a basis for understanding and appreciating this beautiful gift from Allah. In this course, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to the topics that pertain to the Qur’an. You will learn the answers to many objections raised against Islam and the Qur’an, as well as develop a deep appreciation of how the Qur’an was revealed and how the Qur’an is a complete miracle. The ultimate goal of studying this topic is increasing your understanding of the religion and strengthening the basis of your faith.
Shaykh Sohail Hanif will cover most of the book An Approach to the Qur’anic Sciences by Mufti Taqi Usmani, one of the leading scholars alive today. Additional discussions will be taken from a variety of other sources, including 'Ulum al Qur'an by Nuruddin 'Itar, Manahil al 'Irfan by al-Zurqani, Itqan al Burhan and I'jaz al Qur'an by Dr. Fadl 'Abbas, Al Ta’bir al Qur'ani by Dr. Fadil Salih al Samurra'i, and Al Ahruf al Sab'a by Hasan Diya’uddin 'Itar.
Material covered in this course forms an important platform for future Islamic and Qur’anic studies. You will also form a good grounding in the basis of tafsir, which will allow you to follow more detailed tafsir discussions.
This course is perfect for anyone interested in understanding in-depth the details surrounding the revelation of the Qur’an; the history of the Qu’ran; interpreting the Qur’an; and approaching tafsir (commentaries) of the Qur’an
There are no required prerequisites to the course, though prior familiarity with the basic terminology of the Qur'an will be extremely helpful. First hand appreciation of the Qur'anic grandeur will enable you to better appreciate what you are studying.