An Introduction To The Sciences Of The Quran

“An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an” offers an exhaustive and comprehensive exploration of the disciplines of the history, comprehension, and application of the Qur’an. This book, written for the English reader, meticulously examines the classical scholarship of Muslims regarding topics such as the process of inspiration (wahy), the diverse methods of categorizing Qur’anic verses, the compilation history of the Qur’an, the significance of the seven ahruf and ten qira’aat, the Qur’an’s miraculous nature, the concept of abrogation, the procedure and methodology of Tafseer (exegesis), and various other critical subjects.

Notably, the book dedicates substantial sections to elucidate traditional Muslim refutations of specific beliefs held by the Ash’arees concerning the Qur’an. Moreover, it delves into modern Western scholarship of the Qur’an, discussing its history and appraising selected translations critically. Additionally, the author effectively rebuts common Orientalist polemic literature on the Qur’an.

This unique work harmoniously blends classic material with a contemporary and accessible style, all while maintaining an elevated academic standard. It stands as the most advanced publication of its kind in the English language, an indispensable resource for earnest students of Islamic knowledge. Originally published in 1999.