Tafsir and Quranic Interpretation
Course Overview:
Welcome to the Tafsir and Quranic Interpretation course, where you'll delve into the profound depths of the Quran, exploring its meanings, context, and interpretations. This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and appreciate the rich layers of meaning within the Quranic text, as well as the methodologies employed in its interpretation. Throughout this course, participants will engage with various methodologies, scholarly perspectives, and thematic analyses to unravel the layers of wisdom embedded within the Quranic text.
What You Will Learn
- Understanding the concept and importance of Tafsir.
- Traditional vs. Modern approaches to Tafsir.
- Practical exercises in Quranic interpretation and analysis
Course Content
1. Introduction to Tafsir
- Understanding the concept and importance of Tafsir (Quranic exegesis).
- Overview of the history and development of Tafsir literature.
- Differentiating between Tafsir bil-Ma'thur (exegesis based on narrations) and Tafsir bil-Ra'y (personal interpretation).
2. Approaches to Quranic Interpretation
- Exploring various methodologies and approaches to Quranic interpretation.
- Traditional vs. Modern approaches to Tafsir.
- Introduction to thematic, linguistic, and contextual analysis.
3. Classical Tafsir Works
- Exploration of seminal classical Tafsir texts (e.g., Ibn Kathir, Al-Tabari).
- Understanding the structure and methodology of classical exegesis.
- Extracting insights and interpretations from classical commentaries.
4. Contemporary Tafsir Scholarship
- Survey of contemporary Tafsir literature and scholarship.
- Analysis of contributions by modern scholars to Quranic interpretation.
- Critique and evaluation of contemporary Tafsir trends.
5. Thematic Analysis in Tafsir
- Examining thematic coherence and integration in the Quran.
- Identifying recurring motifs, concepts, and narratives.
- Case studies on thematic interpretation of selected Quranic passages.
6. Application and Practical Exercises
- Practical exercises in Quranic interpretation and analysis.
- Group discussions and presentations on interpretive methodologies.
- Application of Tafsir principles to contemporary issues and challenges.
Course Instructors
Hafiz Muhammad Imran
- 48 Hours
- 5.0
Muhammad Imran is a good orator and teacher of Holy Quran. He has a master degree in Persian. He passed Shahadat ul Almia fil Uloom Al Arabia Wal islamia in 2021. From Wafaq ul Madaris he got Sanad of Hifz e Quran and Shahadat ul Tajweed. Currently he performs his duties as a teacher in Mudarris. He is well versed in Translation of Quran and Hadeeth, Tafseer, Fiqh & Usool e Fiqh, Usool e Hadees. He is also an orator, Khateeb and Imaam in a Mosque. He is well versed in Urdu, Arabic, Persian and English.
Hafiz Muhammad Mubashar Zahoor
Norani Qaida Mentor
- 48 Hours
- 5.0
Abdul Salam
Hifz e Quran Mentor
- 48 Hours
- 5.0
Hafiz Touqeer Ahmed
Tajweed e Quran
- 48 Hours
- 5.0