This classic and popular introduction to the sciences developed to interpret and understand Islam's holy book is ideal for all serious students of the Koran. Precise, yet comprehensive, it covers the traditional disciplines, including the meaning and contexts of revelation, the history and transmission of the text, and exegesis, as well as more contemporary topics like the recording of the Koran, the history of Orientalist approaches, and a survey of translations. It ends with a guide for the correct recitation of, and etiquette toward, the Koran.
CHAPTER 1: The Qur'an and Revelation
This chapter mainly discusses God's communication with man. How revelation came to previous Messengers, and what are their scriptures. How Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). What is the difference between hadith and Quran.
CHAPTER 2: Transmission of the Qur'anic Revelation
This chapter discusses how Quran was memorized by Prophet himself and his companions, and how it was transmitted orally. It also discusses the transmission of the written text and how Quran was collected.
CHAPTER 3: The Qur'an in Manuscript and Print
This chapter discusses about the old transcripts of Quran and when it first came to light in print.
CHAPTER 4: Form, Language and Style
It discusses division of the text to surah and ayah, and the language and vocabulary used in the text. Style narrative in the Quran. Non-Arabic words in Quran. Literary forms and style.
CHAPTER 5: Understanding the Text
It discusses about Makkan and Medinan revelation. Division of the surahs according to this two phases. The reasons of the revelations, sometimes revelations came to specific event and sometimes response to general question..etc Variety of the Modes in reciting Quran.
CHAPTER 6 - Interpreting the Text
This chapter deals with Importance of Interpreting the Text (Tafsir). Different kinds of Tafsir. Grades of sources. And basic conditions.
Chapter 7: Some Related Issues
Chapter 8: Reading and Studying the Qur'an
Ahmad Von Denffer was born in Germany in 1949. He studied Islamics and Social Anthropology at the Universty of Mainz, where he also attended additional courses in the Department of Missiology. His special interests include Christian-Muslim relations. He has made a number of contributions to scholarly journals and has several publications to his credit. He joined the Islamic Foundation as Research Fellow in 1978 and is presently working with the Islamic Centre, Munich.
CHAPTER 1: The Qur'an and Revelation
This chapter mainly discusses God's communication with man. How revelation came to previous Messengers, and what are their scriptures. How Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). What is the difference between hadith and Quran.
CHAPTER 2: Transmission of the Qur'anic Revelation
This chapter discusses how Quran was memorized by Prophet himself and his companions, and how it was transmitted orally. It also discusses the transmission of the written text and how Quran was collected.
CHAPTER 3: The Qur'an in Manuscript and Print
This chapter discusses about the old transcripts of Quran and when it first came to light in print.
CHAPTER 4: Form, Language and Style
It discusses division of the text to surah and ayah, and the language and vocabulary used in the text. Style narrative in the Quran. Non-Arabic words in Quran. Literary forms and style.
CHAPTER 5: Understanding the Text
It discusses about Makkan and Medinan revelation. Division of the surahs according to this two phases. The reasons of the revelations, sometimes revelations came to specific event and sometimes response to general question..etc Variety of the Modes in reciting Quran.
CHAPTER 6 - Interpreting the Text
This chapter deals with Importance of Interpreting the Text (Tafsir). Different kinds of Tafsir. Grades of sources. And basic conditions.
Chapter 7: Some Related Issues
Chapter 8: Reading and Studying the Qur'an
Ahmad Von Denffer was born in Germany in 1949. He studied Islamics and Social Anthropology at the Universty of Mainz, where he also attended additional courses in the Department of Missiology. His special interests include Christian-Muslim relations. He has made a number of contributions to scholarly journals and has several publications to his credit. He joined the Islamic Foundation as Research Fellow in 1978 and is presently working with the Islamic Centre, Munich.