School of Qur’anic Sciences
by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Mufti Menk…
Introduction to the Qur’an — Shaykh Hamood Aleem
Lessons: 9
An introductory course providing a detailed overview of the Qur’anic sciences. This course explores a range of topics regarding the Qur’an with discussions on the miracle of the Qur’an (i‘jaz al-qur’an), abrogation (naskh), causes of revelation (asbab al-nuzul), history and preservation of the Qur’an and the science of tafsir among other informative discussions. Tailored for the average Muslim, this course will provide keen insight to all those who wish to begin a journey towards understanding the message of the Qur’an.
The Divine Speech of the Quran — Nouman Ali Khan
13 Videos
The Divine Speech program introduces us to the study of the Quran on two levels, the micro and macro. Through this uniquely literary approach, the framework of establishing the Quran as a living text is laid.
A Thematic Ovierview of the Quran — Norman Ali Khan
49 Videos
A Deeper Look into the Quran — Nouman Ali Khan
10 — Surahs
Also Audio commentery of the last highly recommended audio commentary of the last 37 chapters of the Quran
Reflections on al-Hujurat — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
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Taught during the blessed month of Ramadan, this tafsir class by Hamza Yusuf is unique and powerful. Yusuf’s commentary brings to life the words and actions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of God be upon him) and teaches the subtle details and blessings of comportment and nobility. It is a must have for those who wish to improve their own character and maintain relationships based on dignity, honor and mutual consideration.
Tafsir of Surat Al Zumar — Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad
As part of the Ramadan Campaign 2017, the Dean of Cambridge Muslim College Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad is delivering a podcast series on the explanation of Surat Al-Zumar
The Ocean of “The Opening” — Imam Zaid Shakir
11 Episodes
At least seventeen times a day, practicing Muslims recite Surat al-Fatihah, the most recited passage of the Qur’an. In this course, Imam Zaid Shakir will explore the ocean of meanings embedded in “the mother of the book” as a means to exploring the endless wisdom of the Qur’an. Drawing from various traditional tafsirs, this course will provide students with an in-depth examination of each verse and word, giving students a deeper appreciation of the treasures embedded within these seven oft-recited verses.
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf — Tafsir of Surah Yasin
3 Sessions
Session 1:
Session 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVPZxPijbxY&list=PL1NafrfCDW9PBUG7-aX067XWuGxtvJMIs&index=4
Session 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZw2Srj2rsg&list=PL1NafrfCDW9PBUG7-aX067XWuGxtvJMIs&index=5
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf — Tafsir of Surah Fatiha
Jewels and Pearls of the Quran — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Miracles Of The Quran From The Burda Of Imam Al-Busiri — Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
6 Episodes
During the six eventful Ramadan evenings at the Zaytuna Institute, Imam Hamza Yusuf, commenting on Imam Al-Busiri’s sixth section of the noble Burda, brought to his audience’s the greatest sigh of the truth of the Prophet and his message: the miraculous Quran. Like those who attended the sessions, the listener of these recordings will experience the marvels of this extraordinary book: the power of its eloquence and the sweetness in discovering the endless meanings of its verses. They will find themselves dumbfounded by its unprecedented discussion of universal issues and learn of the numerous benefits founded in its recitation. And in the end, it will become clear to the listener why Imam Al-Busiri asks of himself. “How can a praising poet hope to plumb the depths of its noble virtues and majestic traits?”
Part one:
Part two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8HsNFarPo4
Part three: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlqtE2EFHxs
Part four: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPl3oPDqe20
Part five: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQ1mnOAuZM
Stories of the Prophets of Allah with Shaykh Ahmad Saad Al-Azhari
4 Lessons
A series of remarkable Quranic stories of the Prophets (peace be upon them), retold by Shaykh Ahmad Saad al-Azhari. Who are these people, what made them special and how can we ensure our families see them as real role models? (4 lessons)
Etiquette With The Quran by Imam al-Nawawi: Translated by Shaykh Musa Furber
Lessons From Stories Of The Prophets — Mufti Menk
Lessons From The Stories Of The Prophets In The Noble Qur’aan Presented by: Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk (Mufti Menk) Also known as Qasas Ul Ambiya
Reasons Of Revelation — Mufti Menk
30 Episodes
Asbabul Nuzul (Context of the revelation) of the the Quran
Reccommended Reading
- Approaching the Qur’an: The Early Revelations by Michael A. Sells
- The History of The Qur’anic Text: From Revelation to Compilation: A Comparative Study with the Old and New Testaments by Muhammad Mustafa al-Azami.
- An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’aan by Yasir Qadhi
- Etiquette with the Quran by Imam al-Nawawi translated by Musa Ferber
- Ulum al-Quran: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Quran by Ahmad Von Denffer
- An Approach to the Quranic Sciences by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
- The Qur’an : An Eternal Challenge : Al Naba Al Azim by Muhammad ‘Abdullah Draz
- The Qur’anic Foundations and Structure of Muslim Society by Muhammad Fazl-ur-Rahman Ansari
- The Art of Reciting the Qur’an by Kristina Nelson
- Variant Readings of the Qur’an : A Critical Study of their Historical and Linguistic Origins by Ahmad ‘Ali al-Imam
- Guidance from the Holy Qur’an by Sayyid Abu’l-Hasan Ali Nadwi
- The Cambridge Companion to the Qur’an by Jane Dammen McAuliffe
- Lasting Prayers of the Quran & the Prophet Muhammad Book by Aḥmad Zakī Manṣūr Ḥammād
- The Qur’an: a biography by Bruce Lawerence
- The Way to the Qur’an by Khurram Murad.
- Ethico-Religious Concepts in the Qur’an by Toshihiko Izutsu (Author)
- God and Man in the Koran (Islam)” By Toshihiko Izutsu
- “The Qur’an’s Self-Image: Writing and Authority in Islam’s Scripture” By Daniel Madigan
- “Concordance of the Qur’an: Extracted from the M.H. Shakir Translation of the Qur’an” By M.H. Shakir
Best Quran Translations
The Majestic Quran — Abdal Hakim Murad
The Qur’an (Oxford World’s Classics) by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem
The Gracious Quran: Arabic-English Parallel Edition by — Ahmad Zaki Hammad (Author)
Best English Tafsir
Maariful Quran by Mufti Muhammad Shafi Usmani
Tafsir Al-Jalalayn by Jalalu’d-din Al-Mahalli (Author)
Tafheem-ul-qur’an by Syed Abul A’la Maududi
The Study Quran: — by Seyyed Hossein Nasr
A Thematic Commentary on the Quran by Muhammad al-Ghazali
The Qur’an with Annotated Interpretation in Modern English by Ali Unal
Tafsir Al Tustari — Sahl ibn ‘Abd Allah al-Tustari
Tafsir Al Qurtubi: v.1: Classical Commentary of the Holy Quran: Vol 1 by Aisha Bewley
The Message of the Qur’an by Muhammad Asad
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (10 Volumes; Abridged ) by Hafiz Ibn Kathir
Asbab Al-Nuzul by Yousef Meri
Academic papers on the Quran :
“Sanaa and the Origins of the Quran,” Dr. Behnam Sadeghi
“A Codex of a Companion of the Prophet and the Quran of the Prophet,” Dr. Behnam Sadeghi
“Early Debates on the Integrity of the Quran,” Dr. Hossein Modarressi
“The Islamic View of the Quran,” Shaykh Muhammad Mustafa al-Azami (in the appendices of The Study Quran)
