Course Overview

This course is the second part of a 4 part Tafsir series with Shaykh Akram Nadwi,  in which four important chapters (surahs) of the Quran will be studied with theological, legal and spiritual emphases. Classical and contemporary interpretations of the Quran in the Muslim world will also be discussed and critically analysed, as well as highlighting the concept of thematic and structural coherence in the Quran; a concept which was developed by the great Indian scholar Mawlana Hamid al-Din Farahi (d.1930).

In part 2 Shaykh Akram will be teaching Surah al-Hajj, a surah revealed towards the end of the Meccan period during a time of great suffering and persecution for the Muslims, serving as a warning to the unbelievers.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

• Understanding of the historical, theological, legal and spiritual significance of the Surah, including its its applicability to our lives today.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of classical and contemporary scholarly discussions with regards to Surah al-Hajj
• Understand the multiple meanings of the Surah by reference to exegetical works
• Demonstrate critical ability to deduct theological, legal and spiritual meanings from the verses by following correct exegetical methodology

The other three surahs in this series are

Surah al-Anbiya 

Surah al-Mu’minun

Surah al-Nur

Please look out for them as they will soon be added to the On-Demand platform!