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.

Q-IMMERSION:

University of Oxford weekend of 22-23 June 2024 covering Sura Qasas, registration now open. Click on Q-Immersion for full details and to register.

LONDON SHORT COURSE:

Starts 20.05.24: Registration for the new 'Remembrance' short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details. Click on register to join.

Q-SYMPOSIUM:

starts 28.04.24: Registration for the new ‘Q-Symposium 2024’ day course is now open, click on for full course details. Click on register to join.

Q-CLUB:

We will continue our study of Q. 71 in term 3, starting on 30th April 2024, 7.15pm. Click on Q-Club for dates and details.

LONDON ACADEMY:

Term 3 will start on Friday 19 April 2024. Registration for this academic year is sold out! Click on London Academy for the term 3 timetable and details on our website for all other course details.

RAMADAN SHORT COURSE:

Forty Hadith on The Excellence of the Clear Qur’an by Mulla ‘Ali al-Qari. Click on Short Course for full details and to register.

KIDS ACADEMY:

Registration for term 3 beginning on 13th April 2024 in Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register, including ticketing options for siblings.

Q-CONNECT:

The next session is on 17th April 2024. We will continue to study Juzz Amma, focussing on Suras al-Tin (Q. 95) and al-‘Alaq (Q. 96). Registration for this online Zoom course is open. Click on Q-Connect for more details and register to join.

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