The Qur'an and Its Study: An In-Depth Explanation of Islam's Sacred Scripture

By Adnan Zarzour

Ever since us revelation over fourteen hundred years ago, the Qur'an has been the focus of considerable scholarly research. The present work represents one of the finest contemporary examples of Qur'anic scholarship written by a scholar who has spent a lifetime studying and leaching Qur'anic studies. In the course of five rich sections, Prof Adnan Zarzour considers an incredible range of topics including the nature of Qur'anic revelation, the history of the Qur'an's compilation, an exploration of the Qur'an's language, style and the nature of its stylistic inimitability and artistic features. Other themes explored here 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 (qiraat), the reasons for revelation (asbab al-nuzul), and abrogation (naskh). 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, as well as through an evaluation of some of the most scintillating modern works of Qur'anic commentary (tafsir). This invaluable work will considerably enrich anyones library and will serve as a reference work for generations to come. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0860377806
• ISBN13: 9780860377801
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Islamic Foundation
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.5" x 9.7"