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Deviant Trends in Interpretation

Course Description: This course aims to root researchers' skills in the field of interpretative criticism by studying issues of deviation in the exegesis of the Holy Quran. It will clarify the methodology for criticizing and classifying deviant approaches, along with an introduction to the efforts of scholars in critical studies. The course also sheds light on the analysis and criticism of contemporary Quranic readings according to a sound scientific methodology.

Credit hours: 4

Objectives of the course :

The student can distinguish between deviant interpretations, study them analytically and critically, revealing the nature of each deviation, warning against it, and being able to refute it according to a grounded scientific methodology.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
To demonstrate a deep understanding of the concept of deviation in the interpretation of the Holy Quran, its causes, types, and effects.
2. To clearly and competently explain deviant interpretations and their most prominent works.
Skills:
To compare deviant interpretive trends with the rules and assumptions they relied on.
2. To evaluate deviant interpretations and critically analyze contemporary research in exegesis.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1- To practice teamwork and team leadership effectively and positively.
2. To adhere to the ethics of scientific research and academic integrity, and to promote national identity in his research.
3. To make fair and sound rulings and decisions, based on knowledge and founded on firm principles.

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Course Topics:
First: Introductions:
– Critique of interpretation: concept and importance.
– The emergence of deviation in the interpretation of the Holy Quran.
– Guidelines and steps for critiquing interpretation.
– The efforts of scholars in critical studies of interpretation:
• Applicant efforts.
• Efforts of Contemporaries.
Secondly: Deviation in Understanding the Quranic Text: Causes, Types, and Effects.
Causes of deviation in the interpretation of the Quran.
Types of deviations in interpretation.
– The effects of deviation in interpretation.
Third: Deviant Trends in the Exegesis of the Holy Quran:
The Orientalist direction.
The rationalist trend (Westernization).
– The empirical scientific approach.
The esoteric direction.
Fourth: Contemporary readings of the Holy Quran: criticism and evaluation.
Fifth: Critical studies on some deviant interpretive writings.

Last updated: 2026-04-27