THE QURAN

The Quran is the inimitable and unique Arabic Speech or Word of Allah revealed orally to Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) by angel Gabriel in wording and meaning, which has been preserved in memory (by memorization) and in writing and reached us by numerous authentic continuous (mutawatir) transmissions. Know your Qur’an very well. Master the history and message of the Qur’an. Try to learn the language of the Qur’an and Jannah “Arabic” as much as you can. The following is a list of materials that will help us in our quest. (a) Uloom al-Qur’an (The sciences of the Qur’an): Must read at least one book on this subject. (i) An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’aan” by Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi (ISBN #9781898649328). A must read for all students (ii) The History of the Quranic Text, from Revelation to Compilation” by M.M. Al-Azami (ISBN #1872531660). A must have for serious students. (iii) An approach to the Quranic sciences” by Muhammad Taqi Usmani is also a good read. (iv) Ulum al-Qur’an” by Ahmad Von Denffer is a short good read. (b) “Usool at-Tafseer”: Usool at-Tafseer by Abu Ameena Bilal Philips (ISBN#9789960953328) is a detailed explanation of the basic principles of Quranic Interpretation, a necessary handbook for anyone who wishes to acquire an understanding of the Qur’an. A must have for all students. (c) Learn the Arabic language: Learn the language of the the Qur’an “ARABIC” to understand the message of the Qur’an. To the very least learn the meaning of the message of the Qur’an in English. Most importantly know the meaning of the critical verses (especially those under close scrutiny by non-Muslim critiques) and their historical context and correct interpretation and application of those verses.