A New Approach to the study of the Quran

by Hasanuddin Ahmed

The literary excellence of the Quran is unmatchable,. As a gift from Allah to mankind, the Quran employs the most sublime literary art to ring home the message of monotheism, please and salvation. But a full understanding of its merit as a literary masterpiece requires a fresh approach to the study of the scriptures ? one which would present the enduring literary beauty of the Quran in the most precise and coherent fashion. This book, therefore, presents a new and constructive methodology to appreciate the meaning, message and beauty of the Quran. This new study, which is a part of the Quranic literature comprising commentaries and translations, is an attempt to understand the Quran in the way the illustrious companions of the Prophet Muhammad understood it. This can be possible only when we fully grasp ? besides the meaning of its words ? its style, its figures of speech, its literary terms, etc. This unique study, undertaken in order to instill in the reader the true spirit of the Quran, will help one to gain in understanding and knowledge. The style of the Quran, The figures of speech in the Quran; The literary terms used in the Quran; The idioms and aphorism used in the Quran; Significant verses, words and names.

455 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2008

About the author

Syed Hasanuddin Ahmed holds a PhD. degree from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. After getting his Master's degree, he joined the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). In course of his long career in the IAS, he served in various prominent positions with distinction such as Director, Religious Affairs Department in the erstwhile state of Hyderabad, Agent to and Deputy Secretary, Government of India, in-charge of minority affairs and awqaf. The author besides being an administrator, is also a prolific writer with varied interests which range from language and literature to religious studies and nature cure. Many of his books have been translated in other Indian languages. His work on urdu word count was widely acclaimed in literary circles. He has received several awards and honours for his works. After retirement from the administrative service, he served as chairman, Andhra Pradesh Minorities Commission. He lives in Hyderabad, India and is engaged in social and cultural acitivites including intellectual and literary pursuits.