uloom al qur'an - introduction to the sciences of the quran - yasir qadhi

Presents a detailed and through explanation of the sciences related to the history, understanding and implementation of the Quran.The book provides the English reader with a detailed analysis of classic Muslim scholarship regarding: the process of Inspiration (wahy); the various means of classifying verses of the Quran; the history of the compilation of the Quran; the meaning of the seven ahruf and the ten qira'aat of the Quran; the miraculous nature of the Quran; the concept of abrogation in the Quran; the procedure and methodology of tafseer; and many other topics.The work has a number of sections dedicated to explaining the traditional Muslim refutations of certain beliefs of the Ash'arees with regards to the Quran.This book also includes detailed discussions on modern Western scholarship of the Quran. After presenting a history of the English translation of the Quran, along with a critical review of some translations, the author discusses and refutes common Orientalist polemic literature on the Quran.The work is unique in that it presents classic material in a simple and modern style, while maintaining a high academic level. It is the most advanced work of its kind in the English language, and a necessary reference for all serious students of Islamic knowledge.