Qur’anic Reading & Commentary 

This programme teaches students to engage with the Quran in a profound and multifaceted manner through systematic reading, exegetical analysis and reflection. Students progress sequentially through the Quran, learning to recite a passage with the correct articulation (tajweed) on a weekly basis. Classes incorporate (i) detailed feedback on individual Quranic recitation with tajweed rules and (ii) group discussion regarding systematic analysis of the passage to elucidate both exoteric and esoteric meanings. There is a particular focus on highlighting theological, jurisprudential, spiritual and linguistic features.

The primary exegetical reference texts for this course include “Anwar al-Tanzil wa-Asrar al-Ta’wil” by al-Baydawi, “Mafatih al-Ghaib” by al-Razi, and “Lata’if al-Isharat” by al-Qushayri.

Weekly 1-hour sessions are designed for blended learning, supporting both on-campus and online attendance.

Outcomes

 1. Proficient Recitation:

   - Learn to recite Quranic passages in accordance with the excellence of the tajweed rules.

2. Linguistic and Rhetorical Appreciation:

- Understand the key rhetorical features of Quranic language.

 3. Exegetic Insights:

   - Comprehend the contextual exoteric meanings as well as the esoteric allusions of Quranic passages.

 4. Personal Reflection:

- Engage with the Qur’an to undertake deep, analytical self-reflection.

Day & Time
Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am (Women Only)

Format
On-Campus | Online | Blended Learning

Registration: Open

Lecturer: Dr Badreldeen Ismail al-Husayni