Time: 19.00 – 20:30

All welcome. Class followed by free meal.

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Course Outline

The lessons will demonstrate the linguistic and thematic features of this Surah and establish their relevance in terms of:

1-God’s support for the Prophet (S) and the duty of Prophethood

2-God’s support and encouragement of the Prophet (S) to persist in conveying His message.

3-God’s support for the Prophet (S) in terms of the arguments for resurrection.

In addition to this the lessons will -

•Discuss the benefits Surah Ya Sin as mentioned in classical exegesis literature

•Introduce types of exegesis, with particular emphasis to the concepts espoused by Razi

•Discuss the main themes/concepts of Meccan Surah

•Demonstrate consonance within Surah Ya Sin and progression of themes/ideas

•Highlight relationship(s) of verses within Surah Ya Sin and other Surahs

•Introduce linguistic styles/techniques such as grammatical shift, metaphor, simile, repetition, word choice, parables etc

•Demonstrate the dawah style of the Qur’an

•Illustrate the persuasive style of the text

•Highlight the argument styles posited by the Surah such as Through and Counter Argumentations

•Introduce the Qur’anic Sciences

It is strongly recommended that the following texts be purchased.

Abdel Haleem, MAS, The Quran, (Oxford, 2005)

CEI publication: A Collection of Prophetic Traditions, Commentary and Essays on Sura Ya Sin