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2023 – Ya Sin (Q. 36)
The fifth annual Q-Immersion at St. John’s College, Oxford, covered Surah Ya-Sin (Q. 36). A guided reading of the whole Surah on the first day was followed by a formal dinner at Christ Church College and ended with an opportunity for personal study. On the second day, three facilitated workshops offered the space to read, reflect upon and discuss an academic study of the Surah which attendees then presented to the wider group.
SUMMARY OF SURA YA SIN
A Meccan sura that emphasizes the divine source of the Qur’an and defends it from the charge of being poetry made by man (verses 5–6, 69–70). It warns of the fate of men who are stubborn and always mock God’s revelations. They are reminded of the punishment that befell earlier generations, and of God’s power as shown in His Creation. The end of the sura gives strong arguments for the reality of the Resurrection.
SURA YA SIN
An exposition of the whole sura was presented on the first day taking place in the lecture theatre.
By the end of the day, students were able to appreciate the basic structure of the sura, the main themes and how the narrative develops.
MENU
Burrata, Pesto. Olives, Sun-blushed Tomato and Rockets salad (V)
Halal Chicken Breast Tagine, Salted Lemon, Cranberry and Sweetcorn Couscous, Sugar Snaps
(V: Falafel with Tagine Source and Pomegranate Yogurt, Salted Lemon, Cranberry and Sweetcorn Couscous, Sugar Snaps)
Pecan Pie and Chantilly Cream
Tea, coffee and mints
WORKSHOPS
We will study one of the following articles on Sura Ya Sin in this years QI:
Haleem, Muhammad Abdel. Sura Ya Sin: The Core of the Quran in “Exploring the Qur’an – Context and Impact”. London: IB Tauris, 2017
Lucas, C, Scott. Sura Ya sin in “Tabari – Selections from The Comprehensive Exposition of the Interpretation of the Verses of the Qur’an”. The Islamic Texts Society, 2017
Q-READ
Closing off QI 2023 with Q-Read and a collective Qur’an khatam.
In Q-Read, all participants read in silence a portion of the Qur’an remembering God and loved ones.
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05.09.26
KIDS’ ACADEMY: 2026/27 registration is now OPEN! Term 1 starts Saturday, 3.10.2026 at Hazelwick School, Crawley. Save 15% on yearly tickets! Click Kids’ Academy for full details and registration.
12.09.26
Q-CLUB: Join us at Waterstones in Central London on Tuesday 15 September 2026. We begin with the New Sura THE ANTS (Q. 27). See Q-Club or @Waterstones Q-Club to book.
30.08.26
LONDON ACADEMY: Registration for the new academic year, starting Friday, 2 October 2026, is now open! Click on London Academy for full course details & to register.
30.07.26
SAUNTERER’S PATH: Join us for our next walk for this year’s Saunterer’s Path Cuckmere Haven in Seaford on Saturday, 29 August 2026 is open. Click on Saunterer’s Path and Register.
06.07.26
Q-READ: Join us for our next Q-Read: In Memoriam – Dr Hassan Burhan at The Wesley Euston, London, on Saturday 25th July, Register to secure your spot.
20.06.26
Q-IMMERSION: University of Oxford weekend of 5-6 September 2026, covering Sura Al-Mu’minun (Q. 23), Registration now open. Click on Q-Immersion for full details and to register.
18.05.26
Q-RIDE: Starts Saturday 1st of August 2026: Registration for ‘ Q-Ride ’ is now open. Click the register to sign up and join.
01.01.70
Q-RUN: starts Saturday 1st of August 2026 : Registration for ‘ Q-Run ’ is now open. Click the register to sign up and join.
15.05.26
Q-REFLECT: The next Q-Reflect at Waterstones (Piccadilly), Sura Al-Mu’minun (The Believers): In the Pursuit of Excellence is on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Click Q-Reflect for full details and to register.
03.05.26
LONDON SHORT COURSE: Starts 1st June 2026. Registration for the new Mercitude short course is now open. Click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
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