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Studies in Disagreement and Principles of Preponderance

Course Description: This course addresses the scientific foundation and practical application of interpretation rules, rules for weighting differing scholarly opinions on interpretation, explains the causes of disagreement among exegetes, and distinguishes between the types of disagreement.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

That the researcher employs what they learned from the rules of weighting in dealing with differences, and possesses skills in dealing with interpretive sayings and inferring opinions.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
To accurately explain the methods of collection and the rules for prioritizing interpretations of Quranic scholars.
To clarify the reasons for disagreement in interpretation, its types, and how to deal with it.
Skills:
To apply research methods and advanced skills in writing research on differences and reconciliation rules.
To compare interpretive sayings, using the rules of weighting them.
To evaluate the methodologies of interpreters and their methods of interpretation by applying the rules of weighing evidence.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
To practice teamwork and team leadership effectively and positively.
To adhere to the etiquette of dialogue, the ethics of a researcher, and scientific integrity in his/her research.
To issue fair and sound rulings and decisions, based on knowledge, and founded on firm principles.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
Part One: Theoretical
• The principles on which interpretation is based:
Interpretation of the literal meaning.
B - Interpretation according to meaning.
Explanation by reference.
Differences among interpreters
a- Its types and the attitude towards them.
B. Its causes and effects.
- The most important works in it.
Rules of Interpretation
A. General Rules of Interpretation: Definition, Importance, Types, Sources.
B- Rules of Preference: Definition, Importance, Sources.
- The difference between interpretive, preferential, and usul rules.
• Types of preference rules:
– Rules concerning generalizations
– Rules relating to the Quranic context.
– Drawing rules.
– Rules related to readings.
– Rules related to the Sunnah and traditions.
– Rules concerning the Arabic language.
– Rules concerning presumptions.
– Rules related to grammar.
Rules concerning word conjugation.
Rules concerning the introduction and delay.
– Rules relating to the outward appearance of the Quran.
– Rules relating to establishment and confirmation.
– Rules related to pronouns.
– Rules concerning appraisal and non-appraisal.
Section Two: Applied.
Applications of Previous Weighting Rules Through Surat Al-Baqarah.

Last updated: 2026-06-15