YEAR G1 SUBJECTS

Qur’an Tafsir (G1): Sura Ya Sin

This course will introduce the style and composition of the Qur’an by studying the well known sura, Sura Ya Sin.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

During this course we will look at the linguistic and thematic features of the sura as well as:

- Introduce the Qur’anic Sciences generally
- Discuss the benefits of Sura Ya Sin as mentioned in classical exegesis literature
- Introduce types of exegesis, with particular emphasis to the concepts espoused by Razi
- Discuss the main themes/concepts of Meccan suras
- Demonstrate consonance within Sura Ya Sin and progression of themes/ideas
- Highlight relationship(s) of verses within Sura Ya Sin and other suras
- Introduce linguistic styles/techniques such as grammatical shift, metaphor, simile, repetition, word choice, parables etc
- Demonstrate the dawah style of the Qur’an
- Illustrate the persuasive style of the text
- Highlight the argument styles posited by the sura such as Through and Counter Argumentations

FIVE SECTIONS

The sura will be broken into the following five sections and each section will be taught through diagrams to highlight the relationship between the verses:

Section 1: v1-12
Section 2: v13-32
Section 3: v33-53
Section 4: v54-68
Section 5: v69-83

TEACHER

- Dr. S Ashraf

FREQUENCY

See term dates & teaching schedule.

COURSE MATERIAL

The CEI summary book supplementing this class will be made available as part of the registration process.

SURA YA SIN BOOK

The book contains the Arabic and English translation of Hadith traditions on Sura Ya Sin, a brief explanation of the sura based on the tafsir of Razi as well as a study pack in the appendix. The study pack contains each verse of the sura in Arabic together with four common English translations and ample space for notes.

LONDON SHORT COURSE:

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Q-SYMPOSIUM:

starts 12.01.25: Registration for the new ‘Q-Symposium 2025’ day course is now open, click on for full course details. Click on register to join.

KID’S ACADEMY:

Registration for term 2, beginning on 11th January 2025, at Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register.

Q-CONNECT:

The Next Session is 14 January 2025. We will continue on Juzz Amma, focusing on Suras al-Qadr (Q. 97) and al-Bayyina (Q. 98). Registration for this online Zoom course is open.

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