Study with structure
Follow six structured modules across 72 lectures, from the history of Tafseer to comparative study and presentations.
Advanced programme
Tafseer & Quranic Sciences
علوم التفسير وعلوم القرآن
An advanced online course over 6 months providing systematic study of the history of Tafseer, Qur'anic sciences, principles and rules of Tafseer, modern trends, and comparative Tafseer for students and professionals seeking scholarly engagement with the Qur'an.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Language
- Urdu
- Format
- Online live
- Schedule
- Mon, Wed, Fri
What this course is designed to do
This course gives learners a structured path through the history, principles, sciences, and comparative study of Tafseer.
Understand the sources
Engage Qur’anic sciences, classical and modern interpretive traditions, and recommended reference texts with teacher-led direction.
Apply learning responsibly
Analyse selected passages and contemporary questions through established interpretive frameworks rather than opinion alone.
At a glance
- Level
- Advanced
- Duration
- 6 months
- Language
- Urdu
- Format
- Online live sessions
- Days per week
- Mon, Wed, Fri
- Delivery mode
- Online
- Suitable for
- Students and professionals seeking scholarly engagement with the Qur’an
- Assessment
- Presentation sessions in selected modules
- Total lectures
- 72 across 6 modules
Teaching Faculty
This programme is led by an instructor with specialization in Tafseer, Qur'anic sciences, and structured scholarly study.
Dr. Ihsan Ullah
PhD Islamic Studies
Tafseer & Qur'anic SciencesTeaching fieldIslamic Studies, Tafseer, and Qur'anic Sciences
Islamic Studies scholar with specialization in Tafseer and Qur'anic Sciences, Qur'anic interpretation, teaching, curriculum development, and research proposal support.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
History of interpretation
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the history and development of Tafseer across different eras and intellectual schools.
- Identify and evaluate the contributions of major Mufassireen, understanding their methodologies, contexts, and scholarly impact.
Qur’anic sciences
- Explain key disciplines of Qur’anic Sciences (‘Uloom al-Qur’an), including revelation, compilation, preservation, Makki and Madani classification, Asbab al-Nuzul, Qira’at, and Naskh.
Principles of interpretation
- Apply the principles and rules of Tafseer to analyze selected Qur’anic passages in a structured and academically sound manner.
Classical and modern trends
- Differentiate between classical and modern trends in Tafseer, conducting informed comparative analysis of various interpretative approaches.
Contemporary questions
- Critically engage with contemporary issues by drawing upon established Qur’anic interpretive frameworks.
Research and communication
- Develop research and analytical skills necessary for advanced study in Qur’anic scholarship.
- Communicate scholarly insights effectively, both in written and oral academic discussions.
Full curriculum
6 sections, 72 lectures, with presentation sessions in selected modules.
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Key topics
- Lecture 1: Introduction and definition of Tafseer, meaning and importance of Tafseer, difference between Tafseer, Ta’wil, and translation, conditions and qualification of Mufassir
- Lecture 2: Characteristics of Tafseer ul Qur’an in the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
- Lecture 3: Tafseer by the Sahabah, major Mufassireen among Sahaba (Ibn Abbas, Ibn Mas‘ud, Ubayy ibn Ka‘b, and others)
- Lecture 4: Tafseer by the Tabi‘un, notable schools of Tafseer (Makkah, Madinah, Kufa), famous Tabi‘een Mufassireen
- Lecture 5: Early compilation of Tafseer, first Tafseer works, development of Tafseer literature in the first 3 centuries
- Lecture 6: Classical Mufassireen and their approaches, Tafseer bi’l-Ma’thur (narrative based Tafseer), key scholars
- Lecture 7: Classical Mufassireen and their approaches, Tafseer bi’l-Ra’y (opinion-based Tafseer), key contributors
- Lecture 8: Emergence of sectarian Tafseer (Shi‘i, Mu‘tazili, Khawarij, and others)
- Lecture 9: Role and impact of Isra’iliyyat in Tafseer
- Lecture 10: Tafseer in the Indian Subcontinent and modern trends in Tafseer
- Lectures 11-12: Presentations
Reference texts
- Al-Tafseer wal-Mufassiroon by Dr. Muhammad Husayn Al-Dhahabi
- Tareekh Tafseer wa Mufassireen by Prof. Ghulam Ahmad Hariri
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How learning happens
Live teacher-led online sessions (60-90 minutes)
Guided reading across six structured modules
Source-based analysis of Tafseer works and Qur’anic sciences
Reflection, discussion, and comparative study
Student questions and review
Presentation sessions in selected modules
Who this course is for
Students of Islamic studies seeking structured Tafseer study
Teachers and community educators who need scholarly grounding in Qur’anic interpretation
Professionals who want systematic engagement with Qur’anic sciences
Serious learners prepared for advanced level study over 6 months
What learners should expect
- Regular attendance across 72 lectures over 6 months
- Active participation in structured modules and discussions
- Respect for scholarly method and interpretive traditions
- Careful note-taking and gradual study across Qur’anic sciences
- Commitment to presentation sessions where assigned
Enrollment
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Frequently asked questions
This is a live online course with scheduled sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Begin with a structured path
Study Qur'anic interpretation and Qur'anic sciences through a structured programme built around sources, principles, comparison, and careful understanding.