Tadabbur Journal A peer-reviewed scientific journal issued by Khibrat Taibah Office for Research and Studies in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah. Licensed by the Ministry of Media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under license number: 149603. License Information: License Expiry Date: 2-11-1454 AH (02-02-2033 CE) Headquarters: Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Specialization: Peer-reviewing and publishing scientific research and studies related to the contemplation of the Qur'an Publishing Schedule: Twice a year (January and July) Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Awaji Data Last Updated: 19-01-2025
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Contemplating the Noble Quran and its Impacts
Topic of the Research: This paper addresses the contemplation of the Noble Qur›an and its positive impact on the worshipper. Objectives of the research: 1- To introduce the concept of contemplation and highlight its religious ruling, importance and objectives. 2- To clarify the principles, hindrances and desired fruits of contemplation and show how Muslim Predecessors dealt with it. Problem of the Research: The problem of this research is the contemplation of the Quranic verses and the effect of acting accordingly on bringing life to hearts and bodies, as well as the interrelationship between the life of hearts and bodies and that of the Muslim nation as a whole. On the other hand, understanding the Noble Qur›an through contemplation and acting upon are neglected by many people, and therefore this research is conducted to answer the following questions: 1- What is the concept of contemplation in the Noble Quran? 2- What are the rules and principles of contemplation? 3- How important is contemplation? 4- What are the fruits and impacts of contemplation? Findings of the Research : 1- Contemplation materializes only by sticking to its principles and eliminating its hindrances. 2- Contemplation of the Noble Quran is enhanced by readers by finding out what it is and learning about its objectives. 3- One of the primary fruits of contemplation of the Noble Quran is its spiritual levels that readers can reach: reflection and faith, passion, devoutness, responsiveness, submission, learning lessons and deriving rulings and norms.
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The Sunnah of consideration in the Holy Qur’an and its educational implications
The Sunnah of Consideration in the Holy Qur’an and its Educational Implications The present study aims to elucidate the Sunnah of consideration in the Holy Qur’an and its educational implications by explaining its concept, presenting its applications in the Holy Qur’an, and deducing its educational implications. The researcher adopted both the inductive and deductive approaches, by tracing relevant Qur’anic verses related to the Sunnah of consideration and deriving the educational implications from them, adhering strictly to the established principles of scientific research.The study reached several results, the most prominent of which is that the Sunnah of consideration holds significant importance within the applications of the Holy Qur’an, providing profound benefits to Muslims throughout their lives. The research recommends encouraging postgraduate students to undertake theoretical and applied studies focusing on specific divine Sunnahs, such as the Sunnah of Substitution and the Sunnah of Special Succession.
educational implications of the Sunnah of consideration
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Verbs of creation and existing and their implications in the Holy Quran
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, peace and prayers on our prophet Mohammed (All Prayers and Blessings of Allah be upon him), to proceed, in this abstract we will address the following: Firstly: research topic (contemplating a number of Quranic verses which are about verbs of the creation and existing). Secondly: research objectives:- Proofing the confrontation by verbs of the creations. Attempting to vary in reasoning on faith issues. . Evaluation of some theories of atheism.3 Thirdly: Research methodology, the analytical descriptive was used, as for the descriptive approach it was indicated by verbs of the creation and significance, the researcher chose seven verbs which are (create, form, proportion, produce, originate, bring it to existence "reify", multiple) which are the most famous verbs in the Holy Quran to indicate the creation and existing, the study did not fulfill all the verbs of the creation, according to the base "What does not realize as a whole, its plurality must not be left!" ,and the analytical method was used to explicate the meaning of each verb of the language, while contemplating its positions in the Holy Quran in interpretation to extract its significances according to the evidences, and its weighted Clues. Fourthly: main results: The act of creation and existing is a static act of God and it is a constant continuous act of never ends until the doomsday. The acts of creation and existing related to the challenge of humanity and proved their inability, and they represent the imparted and reason evidence together. The Qur’anic verbs of creation are clear faithful evidence on the existence of God Almighty. Fifthly: main suggestions: The linguists played a great role to Islam, as the preparation (a dictionary specialized in the actions of God in the Quran), which is one of the greatest roles. Producing Quranic studies based on linking between the two origins; language and revelation
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Hazf Attaqabul "Reciprocal Ellipsis" in the Explication of the Qur'an by Ibn Arfa' – Collection and Study
Research Topic: Hazf Attaqabul "Reciprocal Ellipsis" in the Explication of the Qur'an by Ibn Arfa' – Collection and Study Research Boundaries: The citations which Al-Imam Ibn Arfa' mentioned in his explication, providing a brief explanation of them, from the beginning of Surah Al-Fatiha to the end of the Quran, totaling (32) citations. Research Objectives: The study aimed to introduce Al-Imam Ibn 'Arfah, and elucidate his methodology in his explication by discussing the technique of (Hazf Attaqabul) . It also aimed to examine the citations he mentioned in his explication, providing a brief explanation of them, from the beginning of Surah Al-Fatiha to the end of the Quran, totaling (32) citations. Approach: The research adopted the inductive approach and the historical and descriptive methodology. The most important research results and recommendations: The study concluded with several results, including: that Al-Imam Ibn 'Arfah was among the first explicators to indicate the technique of "Hazf Attaqabul" and he declared it as an independent art form, providing multiple citations from the Quran. Ibn 'Arfah's explication stood out from others by naming this technique as "Hazf Attaqabul" while most explicators referred to it as Al-Ihtibak "Reciprocal Ellipsis". Recommendations: Taking care of the manuscripts of Ibn `Arafa and scholarly, and meticulously editing them as well as paying attention to his explication of the Quran, as it contains many valuable sciences and issues worth researching, besides the study of "Hazf Attaqabul" (Reciprocal Ellipsis) among explicators. Conclusion: Ibn 'Arfah’s methodology in presenting evidence of "Hazf Attaqabul" varied between briefness, elaboration, detail, and generality, as his explication was sort of notes written down by his students. Each piece of evidence had its own significance and context, differing from others, and some of them served as answers to questions raised by his students.
The Covering (Al-Ran) in the Quran: Its Concept, Causes, and Treatment - An Analytical Study -”
Research Topic This research studies the word "Ran", reviewing the linguistic and technical concept of Ran, the words synonymous with this word, and the sayings of linguists and interpreters about it, indicating that it is one of the diseases that afflict the hearts, and the Holy Quran was concerned with providing effective means to treat it. The research addressed the most important of these means in light of the Holy Quran, and used several approaches represented in: the inductive, descriptive, analytical and deductive approaches. Among the most important results reached by the research are: Research Boundaries: The meanings with which the word “al-Raan” was interpreted as mentioned in the Almighty’s saying: {Indeed! Their hearts have been stained by what they used to commit} [Al-Muttaffifin: 14]. Research Objectives: 1- Introducing the concept of Ran. 2- Identify the most important words synonymous with the word ran. 3- Highlighting the statements of linguists and commentators on the word ran. 4- Knowing the reason for the ringing in the heart. 5- Knowing the most important methods of treating rhinitis. Approach:In this research, I followed several approaches, namely the inductive approach, and I traced the scientific material in the sources in which it is suspected to exist. I also took the following descriptive, analytical, and deductive approaches. The most important research results and recommendations: The Holy Qur’an took great care of the human heart, represented in many verses that dealt with its diseases and methods of treating them. One of the diseases that afflicts the heart and overwhelms it is rancidity, and it has several definitions, including: It is a veil that surrounds and envelops the heart, preventing it from distinguishing truth from falsehood. Ran has many synonyms, including: seal, seal, prevail, and seize. The importance of studying the verses that deal with the various types of hearts, the diseases that afflict them, and the means of treatment that have been established for them.
Editorial of the 18th Issue of Tadabbur Journal
The editorial included an introduction to Tadabbur Journal, published by Khibrat Taybah Office for Research and Studies in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah. It also outlined the journal's publication guidelines and submission policies, as well as a brief history of the journal's journey. Additionally, it featured an editorial by the Editor-in-Chief discussing the current issue.
The Righteous and Reformers in the Quran
The current study addresses The Righteous and Reformers in the Quran as an applied model for thematic exegesis. It focuses on studying and analyzing Quranic verses that discuss the concepts of righteousness and reform, while categorizing the types of reformers mentioned in the Quran. The main objectives of the study include reviewing Quranic verses highlighting righteousness and reform, classifying the categories of reformers as presented in the Quranic texts, and emphasizing the Quran’s role in nurturing righteousness in belief and behavior, contributing to correcting the trajectory of the Muslim Ummah, confronting the manifestations of corruption and moral decay affecting individuals and societies. The study employs the inductive-analytical method, collecting relevant Quranic texts and analyzing them thematically and methodologically. The main findings and recommendations include: reform in the Quran signifies rectifying and straightening distorted matters in alignment with Islamic teachings and divine commands.The righteous and reformers serve as the safety valve of nations, acting as a shield against worldly and otherworldly tribulations.The necessity of perseverance in pursuing righteousness and reform, regardless of challenges posed by tyrants and corrupters.
The implications and purposes of the term (Gladness) in the Holy Quran. (Applied models)
Gladness is considered as one of the human emotions the Holy Quran has discussed, and it is mentioned in 22 positions in Quran, and the diversity of its contexts and significances, to achieve the purposes and aims of the Holy Quran which builds the Muslim individuals, and regulates his emotions, and guides him to the destination that God Almighty chose for them. This study has embarked upon the meanings and purposes of the term gladness in the Holy Quran through applied models, so it came in three aspects as follows: The first topic dealt with the linguistic definition of the term gladness. The second topic dealt with the word gladness in the Holy Quran in terms of form and number of times it is mentioned, with the use of statistics, clarifying the data in tables and then analyzing them. Examples of Quranic verses were chosen: (Verses: 120 of Ali’ Imran, 50 and 81 of Surah Al-Tawba, and 4 of Al- Rome), the term gladness was mentioned in it with its significances, and the topic three was for studying its meanings and to identifying its purposes, with taking in consideration different time and context of receipt, and the adoption of the analytical method and the use of illustrative indicators. The study came up with some results and conclusions that were presented in the conclusion, the most important of which are: The term gladness has an educational constructional function, which establishes for disciplined feelings and emotions, which does not conflict with belief and behavior. The gladness which required by doctrine is the matronly happiness that realizing the meaning of slavery to God Almighty, the believer is the slave of God, and his feelings should just interact with this principle, not to be enslaved. The importance of contemplating the meanings of the Holy Quran, and following their regulations and its interdependence in construction as a whole, because it contains the vision that builds belief and emotion, and rational behavior.
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The establishment of Tadabbur Journal represents a pioneering foundational step in the field of specialized academic publishing dedicated to the contemplation of the Noble Qur'an. This initiative responds to the pressing scholarly need for a refereed platform that consolidates the efforts of researchers and disseminates original studies in the sciences of Tadabbur, stemming from the conviction that the Qur'an was revealed for reflection and action. The journal adopts a clear vision to fulfill its mission, committed to publishing rigorous research in accordance with precise academic standards, with a primary focus on key areas such as the scholarly foundationalization of Tadabbur, Qur'anic objectives (Maqasid), inimitability (I'jaz) and rhetoric, teaching Qur'anic contemplation, and juristic inference (Istinbat). The journal also adheres to stringent peer-review procedures that guarantee quality and originality and provides researchers with a detailed guide outlining the technical, methodological, and linguistic standards to be observed. As we present this inaugural issue to our esteemed readers, we affirm that the journal has been established to serve as a foundational building block in the edifice of Qur'anic studies and a catalyst for constructive scholarly dialogue among specialists. We extend a sincere invitation to our distinguished researchers to contribute their outstanding work, praying to the Almighty that this scholarly endeavor be undertaken purely for His sake and prove beneficial to the Muslim Ummah.
Publishing and Peer-Review Regulations & Procedures
Methodological and Citation Guidelines for Researchers
Inaugural Editorial and Call for Scholarly Contribution
Research Methodologies in Islamic Studies
Educational Assessment and Teaching of the Qur’an
Bibliography and Scientific Documentation
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(The connotations of the Quranic cosmic verses through Ibn Ashour's interpretation of Liberation and Enlightenment: Surat al-Mofassal as a model)
This research deals with the topic: (The connotations of the Quranic cosmic verses through Ibn Ashour's interpretation of Liberation and Enlightenment: Surat al-Mofassal as a model). This is done by clarifying the connotations and meanings associated with these verses in doctrinal, ethical, jurisprudence and others. It uses both the inductive and deductive approaches with the intention to draw readers’ attention to the important aspect of these Quranic cosmic verses, in a time of the dominance of scientific miracle research on this type of verses. This research reveals the diversity of the connotations of the "cosmic verses" and the associated meanings, with the predominance of the doctrinal connotations, especially the connotations illustrating the greatness and oneness of Allah the Almighty, as well as showing the existence of the resurrection (al-ba'ath), and the grace of Allah upon His creation. The research also reveals the diversity of the ‘cosmic verses’ employed in denoting these meanings, with the accuracy of the Quran in its use and employment so that those intended meanings could provide a strong and appropriate statement indicating its rhetorical miracle. It points out to the role of the ‘cosmic verses’ in highlighting the greatness of the Holy Quran from several aspects, such as its being and evidence of its divine source (being revealed by God Almighty), pure, exactitude perfect, and reaching the goal in influence and guidance, etc. It proclaims that Ibn Ashour's was sedate in interpreting these verses. He was keen to highlight their doctrinal intents, as this is the most important original purpose of the Holy Qur'an. He employed the arts of rhetoric and the science of occasion, as they are important tools in revealing the secrets of the Quran and its secrets and values that are implicitly behind the apparent structure and expressions. The research demonstrates how Surat al-Mufassil is rich with cosmic verses and their valuable connotations and meanings .
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“the Qur’an’s approach in establishing kinship and demonstrating its virtues”
“the Qur’an’s approach in establishing kinship and demonstrating its virtues” Researcher Salama abdennasser Reviewed on: 24/09/2022. Publication approved on: 17/11/2022. Published in the: 14th issue January 2023. Period of review and publication approval letter: (54 days). Average period of review and publication: (77 days). Email: abdennasser4sabah@gmail.com Abstract: This research dealt with a valuable topic that falls within social relations, which is the issue of upholding ties of kinship, through a reflection of the approach adopted by the Qur’an in establishing this quality and demonstrating its virtues. This was the essence of the topic. In addition to that, the research also included an explanation of the concept of kinship ties as an additional compound, then as a title. It also talked about the most prominent Qur’anic expressions used to denote the kinship, such as: kinship, lineage, clan, and others. This research was concluded with results, including: - Upholding ties of kinship is rightly considered one of the greatest Qur’anic qualities that a believer can embody in his life, and by it he draws closer to his Lord. - Upholding ties of kinship is the connection of the relatives, whoever they were; That is: without restriction of sanctity, inheritance, paternity, motherhood, kinship or distance in lineage. - Upholding ties of kinship is a title given to benevolence towards relatives other than parents. For charity to parents has its own title, which is “honoring one’s parents.” - The Qur’an adopted two prominent approaches in determining the upholding ties of kinship, namely: the quantitative approach based on the repetition of verses on this subject, albeit with different methods, and the qualitative approach that clarifies those methods. - The methods used within the qualitative approach in establishing this subject are very numerous, and some of them are clear, and some are hidden that require contemplation and reflection. Also, some of them relate to the aspect of rhetoric and Quranic systems, and some of them refer to the aspect of legislation. This, in addition to many other results, and useful recommendations, which I mentioned in the conclusion of the research. Keywords: upholding kinship ties- social relations- the Qur’an approach- the quantitative approach- the qualitative approach.
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report on a scientific thesis entitled"Meditating on the Noble Koran"
This scientific thesis addresses the subject of meditating on the Noble Qur'an (Tadabbur) through a comprehensive study that examines the linguistic and terminological definition of the concept, establishes its legal ruling, and lays down the methodological controls governing its practice. The researcher sought to clarify the semantic distinctions between Tadabbur and related Qur'anic terms such as interpretation (Tafsir), deduction (Istinbat), contemplation (Tafakkur), and reflection (Ta'ammul), demonstrating that these terms are closely related but not synonymous. The thesis affirms that meditating on the Noble Qur'an is a religious obligation upon every Muslim according to their understanding and cognitive capacity, and that scholars stipulate the coupling of Tadabbur with practical action and benefit as an essential condition distinguishing it from other forms of engagement with the Qur'anic text. Employing an inductive-descriptive-analytical methodology, the researcher collected and analyzed Qur'anic verses, Prophetic hadiths, and scholarly opinions related to the subject. The thesis comprises three main chapters: the first on the concept, ruling, and controls of Tadabbur; the second on its motivations; and the third on its obstacles. Among the key conclusions: the methodology of the pious predecessors in Tadabbur rests on the twin pillars of understanding and action, and that faith in God, love of Him, and reverence for Him are the strongest motivators for achieving genuine spiritual Tadabbur. "This work originates from a Master’s Thesis submitted to the Department of Quran and its Sciences, Faculty of Usul al-Din (Foundations of Religion) at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. It was awarded the grade of 'Excellent' and was nominated by the department for the Scientific Research Award on 10/01/1435 AH."
The Concept and Legal Ruling of Tadabbur and Its Relation to Similar Terminologies
Spiritual and Practical Motivations for Qur'anic Contemplation
Objectives and Impacts of Tadabbur on the Individual and Society
Doubts and Desires as Barriers to Tadabbur and Qur'anic Remedies
Islamic Education and Spiritual Purification
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Recommendations of Researchers in Peer-Reviewed Academic Journals An Inductive and Evaluative Study Tadabbur Journal As Case Study
Research objectives: The research aims to extrapolate and track the recommendations of researchers in Tadabbur journal, because of the very important recommendations it contains, and also aims to highlight the efforts of researchers through their research in this journal by mentioning their scientific recommendations that ease the work of other researchers, by mentioning new research ideas that researchers can benefit from to embark on new research topics. Research methodology: The research followed the inductive method in presenting the details of the topic, by listing and extrapolating all the research recommendations mentioned by the researchers in the Al-Tadabbur Journal, and classifying them objectively according to the topics of Quranic sciences and then evaluating these recommendations. Results: The recommendations are an important link in the process of writing research, as its various parts are integrated together to contribute to the development of the scholarly research system and contribute to the progress and development of societies, and the total number of recommendations mentioned by the researchers reached (146) recommendations, the total number of research idea recommendations is: (87) recommendations, and the number of research in which general recommendations were mentioned is: (56) researches by (83%), while the number of research in which research ideas recommendations were mentioned: (42) researches with a percentage of: (62%). Originality of the research: The novelty of the research is reflected in the fact that it focused attention on an intricate and important element of research, which are recommendations, of which the researcher's efforts are not deemed completed mentioning them, and which opens more research horizons on the topic.
Report on the Annual International Quranic Conference "Muqaddas 8": "Human Happiness Through the Guidance of the Quran"
The 8th Annual International Quranic Conference (Maqdes 8) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 14-15 November 2018, organized by the Quran Research Center at the University of Malaya in partnership with the King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Chair for the Holy Quran at Umm Al-Qura University. The conference's theme centered on establishing the concept of Quranic guidance and its types and implications, studying the methodologies of scholars in deriving such guidance, and employing it to uplift the Muslim community and address contemporary challenges. The conference comprised five main axes: scientific foundations of Quranic guidance, the methodology of dealing with it, studies in employing Quran guidance for community elevation, applied studies in the field of guidance, and developmental projects in its service. More than eighty research papers were presented by an elite group of scholars from over twenty countries. A total of 145 abstracts were submitted, of which 132 were accepted, and 87 papers were peer-reviewed and approved. Participants concluded with a set of recommendations, including: spreading the culture of Quranic guidance in educational environments, establishing specialized academic partnerships, qualifying specialists in Quranic guidance, creating specialized research centers, designing media and technology programs in service of guidance, establishing an international periodic award for scientific initiatives in Quranic guidance, and holding further specialized conferences.
Scientific Foundations of the Concept of Quranic Guidance and Its Types
Methodology of Deriving Guidance in the Islamic Scientific Heritage
Employing Quranic Guidance in Addressing Contemporary Community Problems
Developmental and Technological Projects in Service of Quranic Guidance
Islamic Preaching and Civilizational Communication
Islamic Jurisprudence Fundamentals and Thought
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Report on a Master's Thesis Titled: "Quranic Reflection Skills Among Middle School Quran Teachers and the Obstacles to Their Use"
This study examines the Quranic contemplation (tadabbur) skills required of Quran teachers at the intermediate level, measures the actual degree of their availability, and identifies the main obstacles that prevent their application during Quranic lessons. The study employed a descriptive survey methodology with a sample of 180 Quran teachers from intermediate schools in Riyadh. Two instruments were used: an observation checklist comprising ten skills and twenty-seven indicators to assess the presence of contemplation skills, and a questionnaire with three axes and twenty-two items to identify usage obstacles. Findings revealed that the overall mean for teachers' application of contemplation skills during Quranic sessions was 0.18 out of 5, classified as non-existent, indicating a significant gap between the ideal and actual practice. The overall degree of obstacles was found to be high (mean = 3.71/5). Student-related obstacles ranked first (mean = 4.01), followed by curriculum-related obstacles (mean = 3.71), and teacher-related obstacles (mean = 3.63). The ten core contemplation skills identified were: introduction, recitation, questioning, analysis, connection, inference, induction, reasoning, exemplification, and application.
Measuring the Degree of Contemplation Skills among Quran Teachers
Curriculum-Related Obstacles in Quran Teaching
The Gap between Memorization and Contemplation in Classroom Practice
Professional Qualification of Quran Teachers in the Field of Contemplation
Curricula and Methods of Teaching Islamic Studies
Report on moddaker program of the tafsir center for qur'anic studies
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the "Moddaker" program, the first multi-platform electronic educational program launched by the Tafsir Center for Quranic Studies. The program aims to enable students to acquire a general understanding of the meanings of the Holy Quran through studying the book "Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir Al-Quran Al-Karim" across five academic levels completed within a single year. The program's concept was initiated in 1438 AH as part of a broader initiative to facilitate the understanding of Islam through three channels: the Holy Quran, the Prophetic Hadith, and the Prophetic Sira. The program is distinguished by being fully free of charge, offering remote learning to all segments of the Muslim community without age or academic qualification requirements, while maintaining specialized academic supervision from the Tafsir Center. It accommodates multiple learning interfaces including an official educational platform, a Telegram channel, a Facebook group, and the Moddaker electronic application available for both iOS and Android systems. Its content is divided into five study levels, with each level studied at a rate of four pages per day over five consecutive days. The program team comprises four integrated departments: an administrative division responsible for planning and follow-up, a scientific division overseeing the preparation of study materials and assessment questions, a student affairs division dedicated to preparing daily lessons and communicating with subscribers, and a technical division managing platform and application development. The program awards graduates three types of certificates: a level completion certificate, a program completion certificate, and a diploma in Al-Mukhtasar.
Genesis of the Moddaker Program: Its Vision and Institutional Mission
Organizational Structure and Departmental Roles of the Working Team
Academic System: Levels, Interfaces, Assessment Mechanisms, and Certification
Educational Features of the Adopted Textbook and Daily Lesson Preparation Methodology
Educational and Institutional Project Management
Applied Quranic Studies and Exegetical Methodologies
Report on the forum: Renewal in contemporary tafseer: presentation and criticism
This report presents a thorough scholarly documentation of the proceedings of the Forum on "Renovation in Contemporary Quranic Exegesis (Tafseer): Presentation and Criticism," held at the Faculty of Theology (Usul al-Din) at Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences in Constantine, Algeria. The forum's central problematic revolves around a fundamental inquiry into the nature of renewal (tajdid) in Quranic interpretation, its legitimate parameters, and the distinction between disciplined, constructive renewal that serves a sound understanding of the Holy Quran, and dangerous modernist deviations that threaten the established principles and foundations of Tafsir. The forum's proceedings were organized across four scientific sessions covering a wide spectrum of themes. The first session addressed the foundational concepts of tajdid and their relationship to Tafsir and Quranic elucidation. The second session featured critical studies of specific modernist methodologies, including the linguistic-structural approach of Muhammad Shahrur, feminist Tafsir of the Quran, and the modernist instrumentalization of the theory of Maqasid. The third session examined practical models of the relationship between contemporary Tafsir and jurisprudential emergent issues (nawazil), as well as pictorial Tafsir of the Quran as a novel contemporary format. The fourth session concluded with precise discussions on principles of Tafsir, the science of Quranic correlations (munasabat), and Qiraat in light of renewal. The forum concluded with a set of recommendations, most notably: affirming the authenticity of the Islamic concept of tajdid and the necessity of protecting its content from modernist intrusion, delineating the immutable constants that are not subject to change, requiring scholarly and jurisprudential competence in those undertaking the renewal process, and calling upon students of Quranic studies to engage with modernist methodologies in an objective and rigorous academic manner as a means of intellectual fortification against them.
Legitimacy of Renewal in Tafsir and Its Methodological and Scholarly Controls
Critique of Modernist Methodologies and Deviant Contemporary Interpretive Trends
Contemporary Tafsir and Its Engagement with Emergent Jurisprudential Issues
Renewal in the Principles of Tafsir, the Science of Quranic Correlations, and Qiraat
Critical Studies of Modernist Approaches to Tafsir
Islamic Jurisprudence and Its Relationship to Contemporary Tafsir
Arabic Language and Rhetorical Studies in Service of Quranic Exegesis
Report on the Quran Tadabbur Forum: Its Reality, Rules, Keys, and Obstacles
The Religious Committee of the Emir Abd al-Qadir Mosque — the Abd al-Hamid ibn Badis School of Quranic Recitations — in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, organized the Sixth International Forum on the Holy Quran under the title "Contemplation of the Holy Quran: Its Reality, Rules, Keys, and Obstacles," under the patronage of the Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments and the Governor of the Province of Constantine, during the period from 4 to 6 Rabi al-Awwal 1438 AH, corresponding to 3–5 December 2016 CE. The forum convened to address the phenomenon of declining interest in contemplating the Quran relative to the attention devoted to its memorization and recitation instruction. It was structured around four principal thematic axes: the first addressing the reality of tadabbur and its rulings in the Quran, Sunnah, and according to the early generations; the second on the principles of tadabbur as articulated by classical and later scholars; the third on keys to tadabbur such as the acts of worship of reflection and contemplation, purification of the heart, and voluntary fasting and night prayer; and the fourth on scholarly and behavioral obstacles to tadabbur and the means of overcoming them. The forum commissioned research from scholars and specialists according to a defined scientific methodology. After three days of discussion, participants reached several recommendations, most notably: establishing monthly training sessions and seminars for Quranic study circles, creating scientific and educational workshops for students, coordinating with media outlets to establish a dedicated Quran study chair, and calling upon researchers to systematically compile the principles of tadabbur as found in the exegetical tradition.
Reality, Rulings, and Concept of Tadabbur in Quran, Sunnah, and Early Generations
Principles of Tadabbur According to Classical and Later Scholars
Keys to Tadabbur: Reflection, Contemplation, Heart Purification, Fasting, and Night Prayer
Scholarly and Behavioral Obstacles to Tadabbur and Their Solutions
Islamic Theological and Spiritual Studies
Principles of Jurisprudence and Quranic Derivation
Islamic Educational and Pedagogical Studies
Prince Abdulqadir Prince Abdulqadir University
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: Report on Maknoon Institute for Quran Teachers "Tadabbur" (Reflection)
This report provides a concise overview of Maknon Institute for Female Teachers of the Holy Quran (Tadabbur), the first female institute in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia dedicated to Quranic contemplation methodology. The Institute was established in 2012 under the Maknon Charitable Society for Quran Memorization in Riyadh, aiming to graduate proficient female teachers in memorization, recitation, and contemplation of the Quran. The Institute offers two academic tracks: a Higher Diploma for university graduates, and a Qualifying Semester Course for secondary graduates holding a Quran Teachers Diploma. Specialized programs include the Zad al-Tadabbur, Mafateeh al-Tadabbur, and Tawasal programs. Since its establishment, the Institute has graduated 417 female teachers by the end of the first semester of 1440 AH. The annual Women's Contemplation Forum organized by the Institute regularly attracts over one thousand attendees. The Institute's performance evaluation across multiple domains reached 98%, and it ranked among the top sixteen distinguished institutions in the Kingdom in the Al-Mousa Award for Excellence in Quranic Schools. The Institute also published a landmark book titled 'Al-Daleel al-Mu'een li-Tadaarus Ayat al-Kitab al-Mubeen' and launched an electronic website to serve graduates and enthusiasts of Quranic contemplation.
Academic Tracks and Specialized Programs in the Institute
Alumnae Association and Community Service
Institute Performance Level and Quality Systems
Scientific and Digital Publications of the Institute
Report on the "Taj Al-Karama" (Crown of Dignity) Program at the Ayat Center in Egypt
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the 'Taj al-Karama' (Crown of Honor) programme launched by the Ayat Quranic Teaching Center. The programme aims to cultivate a Quran-centered character that takes the Holy Book as a constant companion throughout all aspects of worldly and spiritual life. It was designed to meet the Muslim community's need for accessible pathways to accompany the Quran through recitation, memorization, understanding, contemplation, and spiritual purification. The programme is structured across five progressive levels derived from Quranic verses: Faith Preparation, Covenant and Recitation, Learning Exegesis and Quranic Sciences, Study and Contemplation, and Spiritual Purification through the Quran. Among its distinctive features are the involvement of over twenty specialized scholars and instructors in Quranic studies, free and unrestricted access for all regardless of age or educational background, and a total time requirement of no more than fifty hours. Each level is accompanied by enrichment activities including research writing, book summarization, and practical exercises. Reports from the first two cohorts reveal a profound transformative impact on participants, fundamentally reshaping their relationship with the Quran in understanding, attachment, and daily practice.
Educational Structure and Five Levels of the Programme
Distinctive Features and Characteristics of the Programme
Enrichment and Practical Activities Accompanying the Levels
Outcomes of Previous Cohorts and Impact on Participants
Educational Psychology and Programme Design
Quranic Spiritual Purification and Character Formation
Center Management Ayat Educational Center
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Report on a Master's Thesis Titled: Acceptance in the Holy Quran: An Objective Study
This thesis examines the concept of divine acceptance (al-Qabūl) in the Holy Quran through a thematic methodological approach, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master's degree in Quranic interpretation and sciences. The study was motivated by the dispersal of related material across numerous classical and contemporary Islamic sources without a consolidated reference. The research aims to map the conditions, prerequisites, necessities, nullifiers, and signs of acceptance by Allah, while identifying Quranic figures honored with divine acceptance, elucidating Quranic rhetorical strategies that encourage seeking acceptance, and tracing the degrees and effects of acceptance—both its presence and absence—in this life and the hereafter. The thesis is organized into an introduction, a preface, four chapters, a conclusion, and indices. Key findings include: acceptance belongs solely to Allah and operates on graduated levels according to the spiritual soundness of the heart, conditioned by faith; the lowest degree is salvation from Hellfire while the highest is special divine love; there is a close correlation between the degrees of Paradise and the degrees of acceptance; and a critical distinction exists between the acceptance of a deed per se and the acceptance of the servant as a whole. The study also catalogues the rhetoric employed by the Quran to motivate believers toward seeking acceptance.
Characteristics and Ranks of the Divinely Accepted in the Quran
Quranic Rhetorical Methods Encouraging the Pursuit of Acceptance
| Degrees of Acceptance and Its Consequences in This Life and the Hereafter
Nullifiers and Delayers of Acceptance in Quranic Texts
Report on the 8th Conference on Manuscripts Titled: The Holy Quran from Revelation to Codicology
The Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation convened its eighth international conference on manuscripts under the title 'The Holy Qur'an: From Revelation to Transcription' in Istanbul on Saturday and Sunday, 26-27 November 2017, in the distinguished company of thirteen specialized scholars from various parts of the world. The conference, held in its eighth edition, was prompted by the University of Birmingham's 2015 announcement regarding radiocarbon dating results for one of its ancient Qur'anic manuscripts, which placed it within the first Hijri century with 95.4% accuracy — results that provoked widespread academic debate and were misappropriated to cast doubt on the historicity of the Qur'anic text. Twelve research papers presented across five scientific sessions addressed the following themes: the Uthmanic Mushaf project and the disputed number of its copies; diacritical marks in manuscript masahif from the first to the end of the fourth Hijri century; Qur'anic readings in dotted manuscripts from the first three Hijri centuries; the license of the seven ahruf and its impact on Qur'anic transcription; oral transmission of the Qur'an and historical criticism methodology; the history of the Mushaf from orality to writing through a critical codicological study of the Orientalist school; Orientalist readings of the Qur'an and the Corpus Coranicum project; the accuracy of carbon-14 dating of Qur'anic parchments; and the aesthetic approach to studying manuscript masahif. Participants concluded with a set of recommendations centered on: publishing and translating the conference proceedings, establishing a specialized scientific center for the history of manuscript masahif, and organizing periodic conferences to engage with Western Qur'anic manuscript projects and respond to their doubts through rigorous scholarship.
The Corpus Coranicum Project and Critical Annotations of the Qur'an in Light of Islamic Responses
Uthmanic Orthography and Diacritical Marks across Historical Stages of the Manuscript Mushaf
The Seven Ahruf and Qur'anic Readings between Islamic Grounding and Orientalist Critiques
Aesthetic and Codicological Methodology in Studying Ancient Manuscript Masahif
Qur'anic Sciences and History of the Mushaf
Manuscript Studies (Codicology) and Digital Heritage
Qur'anic Readings, Orthography, and Diacritical Sciences
Conference Management at Al-Furqan al-Turath al-Islami
Report on a Scientific Project Titled: The Young Contemplator's Curriculum
This report presents the Young Contemplator (Al-Mutadabbir Al-Saghir) Curriculum project, developed and overseen by Dr. Shareef ibn Taha Younus. The project is dedicated to teaching children the Holy Qur'an and raising them upon it through a Prophetic methodology grounded in the principle of 'Faith Before the Qur'an' — prioritizing understanding of meanings, reflection (tadabbur), and action over recitation and memorization in the educational sequence. The curriculum's overarching goal is to comprehensively nurture the child cognitively, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and psychologically, enabling them to attain the description of the People of the Qur'an through three stages: comprehension, reflection, and adherence. The curriculum operates through two frameworks: a conceptual-foundational framework comprising ten units to orient intention and generate motivation, and a skills-based applied framework comprising ten Qur'anic portions beginning with al-Fatihah and progressing through the great seven, al-Mufassal, and al-Mathani and al-Mi'in and al-Tuwal. The curriculum's primary instructional method is the Contemplative-Purificatory Story (al-Qissah al-Tadaburiyyah al-Tazkawiyyah), which addresses children's three learning modalities and incorporates cognitive, affective, and skills-based outcomes. The curriculum was peer-reviewed by leading tadabbur institutions and won first place as the best tadabbur curriculum at the Second International Conference on Qur'anic Reflection in Morocco in October 2015. Its foundational research was also presented and published at the Second International Conference on Qur'anic Studies Development at King Saud University in Riyadh. The curriculum has been implemented with more than five thousand children across Egypt, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Morocco, and beyond, housed within two non-profit institutions: Al-Mutadabbir Al-Saghir Academy and Al-Mutadabbir Al-Saghir Kindergarten.
Prophetic Methodology in Qur'anic Teaching
Stages of Engaging with a Verse or Surah: Understanding, Reflection, Adherence, and Evaluation
Conceptual and Applied Frameworks in Building a Qur'anic Curriculum for Children
Comprehensive Teacher Qualification According to the Prophetic Methodology
Short-Term and Long-Term Purificatory Assessment Mechanisms for Children
Child Education and Early Childhood Pedagogy
Qur'anic Curriculum Design and Development
A report about the Fifth InternationalConference for the Quran Studies and the HolyQuran Contemplation in Europe. The conferenceentitled with: ( Surely there was a good examplefor you in the Messenger of Allah…)
The Fifth International Conference on Quranic Studies and Contemplation of the Holy Quran in Europe was held at the Islamic Heritage Center in Manchester, United Kingdom, from June 31 to July 1, 2018, corresponding to the 16th–17th of Shawwal 1439 AH. The conference carried the theme: 'Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example' (Quran 33:21), and constituted a continuation of the European Academy of Quranic Studies' mission to introduce, teach, and research the Quran in the West. The conference objectives centered on contemplating Quranic verses praising the prophets and calling believers to follow their example, highlighting the Prophetic model across all dimensions of speech, action, ethics, and biography, and examining authenticated hadiths that illustrate hallmarks of the Prophetic example in practical life. Five thematic axes were addressed: the significance of role models in the Quran and Sunnah; aspects of the Prophetic example in Quranic verses; exemplary conduct in upbringing and family relations; the Prophet's model for building humanity and civilization; and the Prophet's methodology in times of peace and war. Academics and university professors from various countries contributed specialized research papers. The conference concluded with recommendations affirming the obligation to follow the Prophet's example, disseminate his biography, and counter misconceptions through rigorous scholarly research.
International Conference on Quranic Studies
The Prophetic Model in Upbringing and Good Conduct with Family
The Prophet's Methodology in Building Humanity and Establishing Justice and Peace
Systematic Survey of Hadiths Indicating Hallmarks of the Prophetic Model
The Prophetic Methodology in Dealings with Non-Muslims
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Report on the Sixth International Conference of Quranic Studies and the contemplation of the Holy Quran in Europe “The Qur’anic methodology in Building the Human».
The Sixth International Conference on Quranic Studies and Contemplation of the Holy Quran in Europe was held at the British Islamic Heritage Center in Manchester on Saturday and Sunday, the 3rd and 4th of Dhul Qi'dah 1440 AH, corresponding to July 6–7, 2019, under the theme 'The Quranic Methodology in Building the Human Being.' It was organized by the European Academy of Quranic Studies in partnership with the British Islamic Heritage Center in Manchester. The conference was convened in response to the urgent need of Muslims in the West in particular to rediscover the divinely revealed methodology that protects the Islamic community from the phenomena of extremism, excommunication, and exclusion, or conversely from negligence and moral dissolution. The conference objectives centered on identifying the Quranic approach to human development, consolidating the concept of human dignity and the Quranic honoring of the human being, and understanding the relationship between Quranic contemplation, spiritual purification, and civilizational building. Three thematic axes structured the proceedings: the characteristics of the human personality in light of the Quran, dimensions of human development in the Quran, and the impact of Quranic contemplation on building the Muslim character. Seventy research papers were submitted and thirty were accepted; thirty male and female researchers participated; and over one hundred and twenty attendees from five countries took part. The conference produced recommendations affirming the Quran's role in human development, entrenching its contribution to human civilization, spreading values of moderation, educating Muslim youth in the West on the Islamic methodology, and translating conference recommendations and research summaries into major world languages.
Quranic Methodology in Human Development
Muslim Personality in Light of the Quran
Quranic Contemplation and Civilizational Building
Characteristics of the Human Personality in Light of the Quran: Doctrinal, Behavioral, Ethical, and Psychological Dimensions
Aspects of Human Development in the Quran Through Values, Freedom, and the Objectives of Islamic Law
Impact of Quranic Contemplation on Building the Muslim Character, Strengthening Faith, and Promoting Civilizational Well-Being
Muslim Women in the Quran: Psychological Development, Positive Character, and Care for Vulnerable Groups
Quranic Studies and Contemplation Sciences
Islamic Education and Character Formation
Islamic Psychology and Quranic Mental Health
Civilizational Studies and the Objectives of Islamic Law
A report on “Yatadarasunaho” Program in Al-hikma Al-yamania Association for Charity in Yemen
This report provides a brief overview of the 'Yatadarasonaho' (They Study It Among Themselves) Program, a Quranic initiative launched in Rajab 1438 AH/April 2017 under the Scientific Administration of the Al-Hikmah Al-Yamaniyah Charitable Association, Ibb Branch, Yemen. The program aims to revive the tradition of collective Quranic study circles (tadarus), cultivate qualified Quranic cadres to disseminate Quranic guidance, and reconnect the Muslim community with the Quran through recitation, comprehension, contemplation, and practice. The program comprises three main activities: permanent and Ramadan Quranic study circles led by qualified supervisors, a two-year qualification program for supervisors of study circles, and training courses along with Quranic competitions targeting youth in secondary and university levels. The first cohort of the qualification program included 35 participants, while the second cohort included 40 male and 15 female participants. The program conducted five training courses benefiting more than 193 trainees, totaling 40 training hours. Between 1438 and 1440 AH, the program organized 146 Ramadan study circles with an average of 25 sessions per circle, each benefiting over 1,500 participants across all circles. The program's future vision includes expanding to other Yemeni governorates, launching a refresher qualification program, establishing a website, broadcasting activities via social media platforms, and publishing the outcomes of the study circle sessions.
Permanent and Ramadan Study Circles and Their Methodological Structure
Qualification Program for Study Circle Supervisors and Implementation Mechanisms
Training Courses and Quranic Competitions and Their Community Impact
Disseminating Quranic Guidance via Social Media Platforms
Educational Sciences and Spiritual Purification
Prepared by: The Program Administration Al-Hikmah Yemeni Society - Ibb Branch, Yemen.
Report on a scientific thesis entitled:” Thewords of (la ilaha illa Allah) in the Holy Quran“Objective study
This thesis presents a comprehensive thematic study of the phrase "Lā ilāha illā Allāh" (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah) in the Holy Quran. It was submitted to the College of the Holy Quran and Islamic Studies – Department of Quranic Exegesis and Sciences at the Islamic University of Madinah, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master's degree in Quranic Exegesis and Sciences, earning the grade of Excellent with First-Class Honours. The study proceeded from the observation that no prior academic work had examined the Quran's treatment of the testification of divine oneness through a rigorous thematic methodology, as previous scholarship had largely confined itself to the purely doctrinal dimension without engaging with the Quran's varied contexts and rhetorical styles. The researcher employed an inductive method to compile relevant verses and exegetical commentary, followed by an analytical method to derive significations, contexts, fruits, and associated meanings and rulings. Key findings include: the phrase appears in forty positions across thirty-nine verses in twenty-six surahs in six distinct formulations; the Quran adduces for it evidences and proofs, and associates it with the Divine Names, Attributes, and Acts as well as their attendant commands, prohibitions, and sublime meanings; the Qurayshi polytheists possessed a complete understanding of its meaning; and its virtues and fruits are so numerous as to defy comprehensive enumeration. The study further establishes that the Holy Quran is the supreme source of knowledge concerning divine oneness.
The Testification of Divine Oneness "Lā ilāha illā Allāh"
Quranic Contexts of the Testimony of Oneness
Significations and Fruits of the Testimony of Oneness
Quranic Concomitants of the Testimony of Oneness
The Quranic Evidence for the Testimony of Oneness in Its Merits, Meaning, Pillars, Conditions, Nullifiers, and Attributes
Quranic Contexts Containing the Testimony of Oneness and Comparison of Its Contexts in Meccan and Medinan Verses
Quranic Concomitants of the Testimony: Divine Names, Attributes, Meanings, Commands, and Prohibitions
Fruits of the Testimony of Oneness in the Quran: Divine Unification, Affirmation of the Prophets, Forgiveness, Security, and Guidance
Islamic Theology and the Science of Divine Oneness
Quranic Rhetorical and Stylistic Studies
Arabic Language and Quranic Grammatical Analysis
Report on a Master's Thesis titled: The Performance Level of Islamic Education Teachers in Developing Quranic Tadabbur Skills among Secondary School Students in Unaizah Governorate
This study examined the performance level of Islamic Education teachers in developing Qur'anic reflection (tadabbur) skills among secondary school students in the Unaizah Governorate. The study originated from a core problem: a noticeable deficiency among Qur'an subject teachers in guiding students toward reflection on Qur'anic verses, with instruction predominantly focused on memorization and recitation rather than cultivating tadabbur competencies. The study aimed to identify appropriate Qur'anic reflection skills for secondary-level students, measure teachers' performance in developing those skills, and determine the effect of experience, academic qualifications, and training courses on performance levels. A descriptive-analytical approach was employed, with data collected from a representative sample of Islamic Education teachers teaching the Qur'an subject at the secondary level in Unaizah during the second semester of 1436–1437 AH, using an observation checklist developed by the researcher. The study identified fourteen tadabbur skills: five preparatory skills (attentive listening, proficient recitation, attention, observation, and questioning) and nine application skills (analysis, connection, inference, induction, reasoning, comparison, classification, exemplification, and application). The overall mean score for skill availability was (1.80), indicating a moderate level. Statistically significant differences were found attributed to the training courses variable, favoring teachers with more than two courses, while no significant differences were found for experience or academic qualification variables.
Preparatory and Applied Tadabbur Skills among Secondary Students
Field-Based Assessment of Qur'an Teachers' Instructional Performance
Impact of Professional Training on Teachers' Tadabbur Competencies
Memorization vs. Reflection in Secondary Qur'anic Education
Curriculum and Instruction in Islamic Education
Teacher Training and Professional Development
Report on the Second International Conference on Quranic Hidayat titled: (Glorifying Allah Almighty in the Guidance of the Holy Quran)
The Second International Qur'anic Conference on the Spiritual Directives of the Noble Qur'an, held under the title "Glorification of God Almighty in the Spiritual Directives of the Noble Qur'an," convened in Khartoum, Republic of Sudan, from the 14th to the 16th of Jumada al-Awwal 1441 AH, corresponding to January 9-11, 2020. The conference was jointly organized by the International University of Africa and the Chair of Qur'anic Spiritual Directives at Umm al-Qura University in Makkah al-Mukarramah. It brought together scholars and researchers affiliated with 51 universities from 23 countries, with 174 research papers presented across the conference's five thematic axes. The conference objectives centered on establishing theoretical foundations for the concept of God's glorification in Qur'anic directives, presenting applied models, studying scholarly contributions in deepening this concept, and spreading a culture of glorification within Islamic communities. The five main axes encompassed the conceptual grounding of Glorification with its pillars and impacts, applied models in light of Qur'anic directives, scholarly efforts in deepening the concept, field studies on community realities, and the design of effective programs for promoting God's glorification. The conference concluded with ten practical recommendations, including the preparation of research projects, instilling values of glorification in educational curricula, and utilizing modern social media platforms to disseminate the concept.
Spiritual Directives of the Noble Qur'an
Theoretical Foundations of God's Glorification: Its Pillars, Ranks, and Impacts in Qur'anic Directives
Applied Models of God's Glorification Through Qur'anic Narratives and Acts of Worship
Scholarly Contributions Across Generations in Deepening Glorification in Tafsir, Language, and Jurisprudence
Field Studies and Design of Effective Educational Programs for Spreading the Culture of Glorification
Islamic Theology and Spiritual Heart-Work
Arabic Language, Rhetoric, and Literature
The Scientific Committee at the Quranic Hidayat Chair at Umm Al-Qura University