introduction

1-tafseer-of-the-quraan

1.1--schools-of-tafseer

1.2--transmission-of-tafseer

1.3--tafseer-and-taweel

1.4--the-method-of-tafseer

1.5--deviant-tafseers

1.6--the-conditions-for-the-mufassir-108

2-books-of-tafseer

2.1--tafseer-bir-riwaayah

2.2--tafseer-bid-diraayah

2.3--tafseers-of-the-mutazilees

3-translation-of-the-quraan

3.1--types-of-translation

4-the-quraan-the-unique-book

4.1--the-main-theme

4.2--the-miracle-of-the-quraan

4.3--the-challenge

4.4--other-aspects-of-the-quraans-miraculous-nature

4.5--predictions-about-the-future

4.6--descriptions-of-natural-phenomena

4.7--contradictions-in-the-quraan

4.8--the-numerical-miracle-of-the-quraan

5-wahy-divine-revelation

5.1--the-method-of-wahy

5.2--direct-revelations

5.3--indirect-revelation

5.4--types-of-wahy

5.5--doubts-about-quraanic-wahy

6-the-revelations-of-the-quraan

6.1--the-first-revelation

6.2--the-second-revelation

6.3--the-significance-of-segmented-revelation

6.4--educational-benefits-of-segmented-revelation

7-the-collection-of-the-quraan

7.1--the-era-of-the-prophet--609-632-ce

7.2--the-era-of-aboo-bakr-632-634-ce11-13-ah

7.3--the-era-of-uthmaan-644-656-ce23-35-ah

7.4--memorization-of-the-quraan

7.5--significance-of-the-quraans-preservation

8-the-quraanic-text

8.1--the-uthmaanee-script

8.2--decoration-of-the-text

9-dialects-and-recitations

9.1--sabah-ahruf-the-seven-forms

9.2--significance-of-the-seven-forms

9.3--the-dialect-of-quraysh

9.4--qiraaaat-the-recitations

9.5--tajweed-proper-quraanic-recitation

10-asbaab-an-nuzool-reasons-for-revelation

10.1--the-benefits-of-asbaab-an-nuzool

10.2--method-of-interpretation

11-makkan-and-madeenan-revelations

11.1--the-features-of-makkan-revelations

11.2--the-features-of-madeenan-revelations

11.3--the-importance-of-the-distinction

12-naskh-repeal-and-replacement-of-divine-laws

12.1--conditions-for-naskh

12.2--knowledge-of-naskh

12.3--types-of-naskh

12.4--the-types-of-replacement

12.5--the-wisdom-of-naskh

13-the-muhkam-clear-and-mutashaabih-obscure-verses

14-literary-form-of-the-quraan

14.1--the-mathal

14.2--the-qasam

14.3--the-jadal-debate

14.4--the-qissah-narrative

15-language-of-the-quraan

15.1--aamm-general-and-khaass-specific

15.2--specification-of-the-aamm

15.3--expressions-of-takhsees

15.4--takhsees-of-a-verse-by-an-external-statement

15.5--mutlaq-absolute-and-muqayyad-qualified

15.6--mantooq-stated-and-mafhoom-implied-meanings

15.7--mafhoom-implied-meanings

conclusion

bibliography

Usool at-Tafseer, or the Fundamental Principles of Qur'aanic Interpretation, refers to the branches of knowledge that are necessary to provide an accurate interpretation of the Qur'aanic texts[2]. These branches of knowledge include Arabic grammar and syntax, Arabic literature, and Qur'aanic sciences (‘uloom al-Qur’aan)[2]. In addition, familiarity with modern fields of learning, such as the pure sciences and social sciences, is necessary for a commentator to make the Qur'aanic explanations relevant to modern human society[2].  Usool at-Tafseer addresses the step-by-step methodology of interpreting the Qur'aan to ensure that interpretations are not based on personal whims and fancies[2]. It emphasizes the importance of using proper methodology and relying on sound principles of interpretation[2]. These principles have traditionally been mentioned in the books of usool al-fiqh (The Fundamental Principles of Islamic Law) and the introductions to classical books of Tafseer[2].  Among the well-known early works dedicated to Usool at-Tafseer is a treatise called "Muqaddimah fee Usool at-Tafseer" by Ibn Taymeeyah, an outstanding scholar of the 13th century CE[2]. Another notable work is "at-Takmeel fee Usool at-Ta'weel" by the Indian scholar ‘Abdul-Hameed al-Faraahee[2].  The term "‘uloom al-Qur’aan" is commonly used to refer to all the fields of knowledge that serve to elucidate the Qur'aan or are derived from it[2]. These fields include the following[2]:  Tafseer (exegesis) Qiraa’aat (recitations) Ar-rasmul-‘Uthmaanee (the ‘Uthmaanic script) I‘jaaz al-Qur’aan (miraculous aspects of the Qur’aan) Asbaab an-nuzool (reasons for revelation) An-naasikh wal-mansookh (abrogating and abrogated verses) I‘raab al-Qur’aan (Qur’aanic grammar) Ghareeb al-Qur’aan (unusual Qur’aanic terms) Religious rulings Arabic language and literature

Usool At-tafseer

According to Allah's statements in the Qur'an, there were two distinct revelations of the Qur'an. Understanding these two revelations is crucial to address apparent contradictions in the terms used to describe the Qur'an's revelation in the Qur'an and Sunnah. The Qur'an is referred to as being revealed in its entirety in Ramadan or on Laylatul-Qadr, the Night of Decree, while also being continuously revealed in segments until just before the death of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Usool At-tafseer by Shu‘bah ibn al-Hajjaaj, Sufyaan ibn ‘Uyaynah and it was translated by Dr. M. Abdul Haq Ansari

6 The Revelations Of The Qur’aan