Ulum al-Qur’an

In brief: Specialise in Ulum al-Qur'an: the sciences of the Qur'an including revelation, asbab al-nuzul, compilation, abrogation, interpretation and the miraculous nature of the text.

Study the disciplines developed by Muslim scholars to understand, preserve and interpret the Qur’an.

Sample research areas

• Revelation, Makki and Madani surahs, and asbab al-nuzul
• Compilation and preservation of the Qur’an
• Abrogation (naskh) and its discussion
• Principles of tafsir and the schools of interpretation
• The Qur’an’s inimitability (i’jaz)

Key sources and texts

• Al-Burhan fi ‘Ulum al-Qur’an of al-Zarkashi
• Al-Itqan fi ‘Ulum al-Qur’an of al-Suyuti
• Asbab al-Nuzul of al-Wahidi

Where graduates serve

• Teaching and tafsir study circles
• Writing and publication
• Research

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