Stylistics of the Quran

Who are We?

Javed Ahmed Ghamidi is a Pakistani Muslim theologian, a Quran scholar, and an educationist. Al-Mawrid U.S. was established in 2014 in order to expand the reach of his effort. In 2019, Al-Mawrid U.S. took on the initiative of establishing the Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning in Dallas, Texas as a formal educational institute.

Since its inception, Al-Mawrid’s aim has been to conduct research, educate people, and disseminate Islam based purely on Quran and sunnah, freeing it from external influences that have gradually clouded the religious thought of Muslims over the last 14 centuries.

About this Course

This course is meant to introduce the student to the Stylistics found in the structure and arrangement of the Qur’an. It will show that this divine book has some verse patterns and styles, which should be understood to comprehend the Coherence of this divine book.

It is important to have an understanding of these features, because, modern day Arabic is very different from the classical Arabic of the Quran. Those who attempt this course will find themselves delving deep into the eloquence, and subtleties of the Qur’anic language, and will enjoy a deeper connection with the Holy Book.

How the Content is Divided?

The content has been arranged into 6 modules:

1. Address or Khitab of the Qur’an

2. Parenthetic Sentences or Jumulah Mu‘ taradah

3. Textual Insertion or Tadmin

4. Degrees in Verbs (Madārij al-af‘āl)

5. Specific Connotation by Alif Lām (Takhṣīṣ)

6. Oaths (Aqsām)

Recommended Background

No background knowledge or skills are necessary, but an understanding and familiarity of Islam, the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad (sws) would be advantageous for anyone who participates in the course.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dr Shehzad Saleem, the instructor of the course, created the course content and recorded videos on it. He was duly assisted by Faraz Ahmad who designed and simulated the course.