Comprehensive Tafseer of the Holy Quran

Course Overview

This comprehensive Tafseer( elucidation) course is designed to give an in- depth understanding of the Holy Quran, its verses, and the environment in which they were revealed. The course aims to equip scholars with the knowledge and chops to interpret and reflect upon the Quranic textbook, fostering a deeper connection with the sacred Book. Through the study of classical and contemporary Tafseer workshop , scholars will explore the verbal, literal, and theological confines of the Quran.

Course objects

By the end of this course, scholars will be suitable to

• Understand the principles and methodologies of Quranic elucidation.
• Dissect the verbal, literal, and theological environment of Quranic verses.
• Reflect on the applicability and operation of Quranic training in contemporary life.
• Gain perceptivity from classical Tafseer scholars similar as Ibn Kathir, Al- Qurtubi, and Al- Tabari.
• Critically engage with contemporary Tafseer interpretations.
• Develop the capability to convey Quranic training effectively.

Course Structure

The course is divided into modules, each fastening on different themes and chapters of the Quran. Each module includes lectures, reading assignments, group conversations, and assessments.

Module 1 preface to Tafseer

• Definition and significance of Tafseer
• literal development of Tafseer
• Major Tafseer workshop and scholars
• Methodologies of Tafseer verbal, thematic, and contextual approaches

Module 2 Tafseer of named Surahs from the Meccan Period

• Surah Al- Fatiha The Opening
• Surah Al- Baqarah The Cow( named Verses)
• Surah Al- Ikhlas The Sincerity

Module 3 Tafseer of named Surahs from the Medinan Period

• Surah Al- Nisa The Women( named Verses)
• Surah Al-Ma’idah The Table Spread( named Verses)
• Surah Al- Hujurat The Apartments

Module 4 Thematic Tafseer

• Themes of Tawhid( Monotheism)
• Prophethood and Revelation
• Ethics and Morality
• Social Justice and Community Welfare

Module 5 Contemporary Issues in Tafseer

• Feminist interpretations of the Quran
• Environmental ethics in the Quran
• Interfaith dialogue and the Quran