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Introduction to Qur'anic Science

Course Description: Introduction to the science of Qira'at (recitations) and the concept of the Seven Ahruf (dialects/modes of recitation). This course defines the science of Qira'at, its importance, its source, origin, categories, conditions for acceptance, and rulings. It also covers the concept of Shadhdh (uncommon/irregular) recitations and the ruling on acting upon them, the difference between Shadhdh and Mutawatir (mass-transmitted) recitations, an overview of the Seven Imams of Qira'at and their narrators, and an examination of and refutation of doubts raised about the Qira'at.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

• The student understands the meaning of *qira'at* and the difference between them and the seven *ahruf*.
• The student understands that the Uthmanic Qur'ans contain these readings.
The student will study a brief overview of the Seven Readers and their narrators.
• The student should deduce the ruling on irregular readings and the difference between them and the mutawatir readings.
• The student can respond to some doubts about the readings.
The student should possess the ethics of scholars in contemplating the Quran and the multiplicity of readings.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
1- That the student knows the meaning of the Qira'at and the difference between them and the Seven Ahruf.
2. The student will explain the categories of readings and the works within each category.
3. The student should mention a brief overview of the Seven Readers and their narrators.
Skills:
1- The student should deduce the ruling on reading with unusual qira'at and acting upon them.
2. The student applies the rules of recitation when reciting individually or in a group.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
The student shall adhere to the ethics of scholars in learning and improving their reading skills.
2- The student works effectively within the course team to discuss the reasons for different readings.
3. The student shall be responsible for fulfilling the course requirements.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
– Definition of readings.
The relationship between the readings and the Quran.
The origins of the science of Qira'at (recitations), its importance and virtue, and its works.
Explanation of the meaning of the Hadith of the Seven Ahruf.
The relationship between the readings and the Seven Ahruf.
The inclusion of all seven dialects in the Uthmanic Mushafs.
Conditions and Pillars of Correct Recitation.
Irregular Recitation: Its Definition, Locations, Ruling, and the Difference Between It and Mutawatir Recitation.
The Prophet, peace.
The ruling on reciting the Quran in a way that deviates from the Uthmanic script.
Separating and gathering readings.
Dividing readings into roots and branches.
The ruling on mixing or combining readings.
A brief overview of the Seven Readers and their narrators.
Protest for reading or guiding readings. Books authored in it, and how to benefit from them.
Some supposed similarities regarding readings, and their refutations.

Last updated: 2026-06-02