Science of the Qur’an

Every verse has a history — a moment, a reason, an audience, a chain of care that carried it here. This course studies all of it: how revelation came, how it was gathered and preserved, how Makkan and Madinan verses differ, what Asbab al-Nuzul tell us, what abrogation does and doesn't mean, and what rules govern legitimate interpretation. Each of the six core modules is a full discipline in its own right — as each becomes a standalone course, it moves onto the Qur'anic Studies map as its own branch, and this course keeps it as a chapter.

• Asked how we know the Qur'an is preserved, and wants a real answer
• Reads Tafsir but is unsure of the rules scholars work by
• Wants the historical and academic framework behind the recited text

1. 01Explain the stages of revelation
2. 02Distinguish Makki from Madani, and why
3. 03Describe compilation and preservation with evidence
4. 04Use Asbab al-Nuzul to read a verse in context
5. 05Explain abrogation and where scholars disagree
6. 06Apply the basic principles separating sound Tafsir from opinion

1. 1

   Introduction to 'Ulum al-Qur'an

2. 2

   Nuzul al-Qur'an: the Revelation

3. 3

   Jam' wa Tadwin: compilation & preservation

4. 4

   Al-Makki wal-Madani

5. 5

   Asbab al-Nuzul

6. 6

   Usul al-Tafsir

7. 7

   Al-Nasikh wal-Mansukh: abrogation

• Short written responses per module
• One research reflection
• A final assessment covering the full syllabus