Over the course of six sections, this rich reference book explores the various areas of Qur'anic studies: its language, the history of its documentation, its many disciplines, the methods of interpretation, its inimitability, 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 (qira'at), the reasons for revelation (asbab al-nuzul), 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).
- | Author: Professor Adnan Muhammad Zarzour
- | Publisher: The Islamic Foundation
- | Publication Date: May 12, 2020
- | Number of Pages: 576 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0860377806
- | ISBN-13: 9780860377801
