AS02: ‘Aqīlat, Nādhimat-al-Zuhr, and al-Fawā’id al-Muʻtabara 2023/2024

Course Overview: 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. The syllabus is divided into three segments, each focusing on a specific aspect.

Course Structure:

Part I: ‘Aqīlat atrāb al-Qasā’id (September – January) This segment is dedicated to understanding the script (rasm) of the Qur’ān. Through Imām Shāṭibī’s text, the students will delve into the evolution of the script, its variations, and its role in maintaining the Qur’ān’s authenticity. Examining examples from variant readings and various manuscript copies, students will grasp the nuances of the script’s development.

Part II: Nādhimat-al-Zuhr (February – June) In this phase, students will immerse themselves in the study of ‘Add al-Ayy, the count of verses in the Qur’ān. Students will explore the historical context and the differences in verse counts across different transmissions. This exploration will provide a deeper understanding of the Qur’ān’s structural complexities and meticulous preservation.

Part III: al-Fawā’id al-Muʻtabarah and Ijāzah in Four Qirā’āt (July – August) This is an advanced course to learn about and obtain ijāzah in the four qirā’āt of the Qur’ān that are in addition to the ten. Through studying al-Fawā’id al-Muʻtabarah by Shaykh Muḥammad Aḥmad Mutawallī, students will learn the qirā’āt of Ibn Muḥayṣin, al-Aʻmash, Ḥasan al-Baṣrī, and Yaḥyā al-Yazīdī.