Certificate in Quraanic Arabic
QURAANIC ARABIC is a comprehensive series that aims at teaching language of the Quraan through the Holy Quraan itself without reverting to an intermediate language. Therefore, the series:
TARGETS all learners who seek to understand the Holy Quraan, irrespective of their different cultural and linguistic backgrounds and ability to write, and who have a basic knowledge of Arabic.
The purpose in designing this series was to understand Quraanic texts when
reading and listening to it. It does not aim to teach tilawah, writing or speaking
in Arabic. Therefore, this series focused on the aspects of recognition, differentiation and understanding excluding other language skills.
The purpose in designing this series was to understand Quraanic texts when reading and listening to it. It does not aim to teach tilawah, writing or speaking in Arabic. Therefore, this series focussed on the aspects of recognition, differentiation and understanding excluding other language skills.
After finishing this course, the students will be able to recognize and understand Quraanic vocabulary. They should be able to understand
grammatical rules in Arabic. The course will help the learners to understand
and comprehend the dimensions and the beauty aspects of the inimitability of the Quraanic narrative.
This comprehensive course encompasses a wide array of topics related to the Quran. Students will explore the Introduction to the Quran, its Revelation, the distinction between Meccan and Medinan Surahs, the Circumstances of Revelation, the concept of Revelation in Seven Ahruf, Compilation and Preservation of the Quran, Recitations and Reciters, Clear and Ambiguous Verses, Abrogating and Abrogated Verses, Quranic Rhetoric, Parables in the Quran, Categories of the Quran, Stories within the Quran, Translation of the Quran, Exegesis and Interpretation, the Origins and Evolution of Tafsir, the Requirements and Etiquettes of a Mufassir (Interpreter), and an exploration of Prominent Mufassirin (Interpreters). This course promotes active learning through dialogue and discussion, fostering critical thinking within an environment that places students at the center of knowledge acquisition, organization, discussion, and application in their scholarly pursuits.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Quranic recitation and Tajweed, addressing topics such as Recitation Etiquette, the Definition of Tajweed Science, the Importance of Learning Tajweed, Levels of Recitation, its Benefits and Objectives, Melodic Styles, Rules for Seeking Refuge and Beginning with Bismillah, Prerequisites for Correct Recitation, Ghunnah, Rulings on Noon Saakinah and Tanween, Rulings on Meem Saakinah, Primary and Derived Lengthening Rules, and Points of Articulation for Letters. Practical application is a key component, with a focus on training to master recitation skills through listening and imitation, while also addressing linguistic jurisprudence and linguistic characteristics. Additionally, students will memorize and perfect the Tajweed of the last three parts of the Quran.
This course introduces the significance of Quranic syntax, exploring both historical and modern works on the subject. It covers the foundational principles underpinning the science of Quranic syntax. Practical application is emphasized through the study of selected Quranic texts, including Surah Al-Fatihah, the beginnings and endings of Surah Al-Baqarah, the beginnings of Surah Al-An'am, and the endings of Surah At-Tawbah. Students will delve into syntax rules for past, present, and imperative verbs, the dual form, the sound masculine plural, the sound feminine plural, and broken plurals. The course also delves into verb-subject agreement, predicate and subject relationships, and their various cases.
This course introduces students to the terminology of Hadith (Prophetic tradition), the stages involved in recording Hadith, and the meticulous care taken by Hadith scholars in preserving the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Students will gain insights into the methodology used to distinguish between authentic, good, and weak Hadiths. Topics include methods for distinguishing connected narrations from disconnected ones, the conditions of narrators concerning their integrity and precision, identifying irregular narrations, and reconciling conflicting narrations. The course also explores the reasons for Hadith and their classifications, the identification of narrations with weaknesses, and the methods for authenticating narrations or giving preference to one narration over another. Furthermore, students will delve into the causes behind Hadith criticism, their types, and various categories of Hadith, along with an introduction to significant Hadith-related