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The Qur'an and Its Study - by Adnan Muhammad Zarzour (Paperback)

The Qur'an and Its Study - by  Adnan Muhammad Zarzour (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A contemporary exploration of Qur'anic studies, analyzing the various approaches to the Qur'an taken by leading scholars through the centuries.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Over the course of six sections, this rich reference book explores the various areas of Qur'anic studies: </p> <ol> <li>its language, </li> <li>the history of its documentation, </li> <li>its many disciplines, </li> <li>the methods of interpretation, </li> <li>its inimitability, </li> <li>and finally, as a work of art.</li> </ol> <p>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 (qirā'āt), the reasons for revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), and abrogation (naskh).</p> <p>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).</p>

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