The Qur'an and Its Study

Over the course of six sections, this rich reference book explores the various areas of Quranic studies: its language, the history of its documentation, its many disciplines, the methods of interpretation, its inimitability, and finally, as a work of art. The themes explored also include the impact of the Quran on Islamic civilisation, as well as the various classical sub-disciplines of Quranic studies, including the study of the variant readings (qirt), the reasons for revelation (asbb al-nuzl), and abrogation (naskh). Unlike some other works, Prof Zarzour also explores contemporary scholarship on the Quran, notably through a critical evaluation of modern tendencies such as the claim that the Quran contains scientific miracles, and an evaluation of some of the most recognised modern works of Quranic commentary (tafsir).