Qur'anic (Tafsir) ,Qur'anic Readings (Qira'at)
Qur’anic Studies

Research Interests in the Qur'an include various topics that focus on understanding and analyzing the Qur'an from different perspectives. Some of these topics include:
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Qur'anic Interpretation (Tafsir): This involves interpreting the meanings of the verses and their context, trying to understand the messages conveyed by the Qur'anic text. This field includes both traditional interpretations and contemporary exegeses.
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Qur'anic Readings (Qira'at): This examines the different recitations of the Qur'an and how they affect the meanings and readings of verses. It is a key topic in the science of Tajweed and Qur'anic sciences.
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Memorization of the Qur'an: This field focuses on the methods of memorizing the Qur'an throughout history, and the mechanisms used by Muslims to preserve the Qur'anic text from its revelation until the present time. It includes the study of memorization techniques in Qur'anic schools and the role of memorization in preserving the Qur'an.
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Sciences of the Qur'an: This involves studying various aspects related to the Qur'an, such as the history of its compilation, interpretation, and preservation. These sciences also include the study of the origins of the Qur'an and the interpretation of verses according to historical and social context.
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Qur'anic Eloquence: This involves studying the literary style of the Qur'an in terms of eloquence and fluency, and how its style impacts the reader. This includes the study of word meanings, sentence structures, and the use of metaphors and similes.
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Qur'anic History: This examines the historical context of the revelation of the Qur'anic verses, including the social and political circumstances during the life of the Prophet Muhammad, and how these circumstances influenced the revelation of the Qur'an.
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Legal Issues in the Qur'an: This involves studying the Qur'anic verses related to Islamic law, such as legal rulings on marriage, divorce, inheritance, punishments, and other matters.
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Scientific Miracles in the Qur'an: This explores the Qur'anic verses that talk about natural and scientific phenomena, analyzing how these verses align with modern scientific discoveries.
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The History of the Compilation and Preservation of the Qur'an: This involves studying how the Qur'an was compiled during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and later during the caliphates, and how it was preserved from distortion and alteration through the ages.
Memorization of the Qur'an is one of the most important research topics in this field, as it is closely related to how the Qur'anic text has been preserved over generations using various methods, such as oral memorization, writing, and manuscript copying, as well as the role of Qur'anic institutions in preserving and teaching the Qur'an to future generations.