Course Description: Join us in an illuminating journey through the two foundational texts authored by Imām Shāṭibī, an eminent authority in Qur’ānic studies. Delve into the intricacies of the Qur’ān’s script (rasm) and the counting of its verses (‘Add al-Ayy). This course will provide valuable insights from variant readings and diverse copies of the Qur’ān, shedding light on its historical and textual dimensions.
Part I: ‘Aqīlat atrāb al-Qasā’id
- Duration: September – January
- Focus: Understanding the script (rasm) of the Qur’ān
- Topics Covered:
- Evolution of the Qur’ānic script
- Variations in the script
- Role of the script in maintaining the Qur’ān’s authenticity
- Examples from variant readings and various manuscript copies
- Objective: To grasp the nuances of the script’s development
Part II: Nādhimat-al-Zuhr
- Duration: February – June
- Focus: Study of ‘Add al-Ayy (count of verses in the Qur’ān)
- Topics Covered:
- Historical context of verse counts
- Differences in verse counts across different transmissions
- Structural complexities of the Qur’ān
- Methods of meticulous preservation
- Objective: To provide a deeper understanding of the Qur’ān’s structural intricacies
Part III: al-Fawā’id al-Muʻtabarah and Ijāzah in Four Qirā’āt
- Duration: July – August
- Focus: Advanced course on four qirā’āt of the Qur’ān
- Texts Studied: al-Fawā’id al-Muʻtabarah by Shaykh Muḥammad Aḥmad Mutawallī
- Qirā’āt Covered:
- Ibn Muḥayṣin
- al-Aʻmash
- Ḥasan al-Baṣrī
- Yaḥyā al-Yazīdī
- Objective: To learn and obtain ijāzah in the four additional qirā’āt of the Qur’ān
Note: Each segment of the course builds upon the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the script and structure of the Qur’ān through the study of Imām Shāṭibī’s texts.
Days and Timings:
- Saturdays from 10 am to 11 am Mountain Time.
Duration:
- One Year from September 2024 – August 2025
First Class:
- September 7, 2024
