Description
An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an
This comprehensive work offers a detailed exploration of the various sciences connected to the history, interpretation, and preservation of the Qur’an. Written in accessible English, it presents classical Muslim scholarship with clarity while maintaining academic rigor.
Among the subjects covered are:
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The process of divine revelation (wahy)
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The classification of Qur’anic verses
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The compilation and preservation of the Qur’an
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The meanings of the seven ahruf and the ten qirā’āt
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The miraculous nature of the Qur’an
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The concept of abrogation (naskh)
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The principles and methodology of tafsīr
In addition, the book addresses traditional Muslim responses to certain Ash‘arī views on the Qur’an, as well as contemporary discussions of Western scholarship. It includes a history of English translations of the Qur’an, reviews and critiques selected translations, and refutes common Orientalist objections.
Unique in its balance of classical material and modern presentation, this volume stands as one of the most advanced English works on the sciences of the Qur’an. First published in 1999, it remains an essential reference for serious students of Islamic studies.
