al-Tafsir al-Mawdui 1 - Jamiat al-Madina
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al-Tafsir al-Mawdui 1 (Arabic: التفسير الموضوعي ١) is an academic curriculum textbook on thematic Quranic exegesis prepared and published by Al-Madinah International University (Jamiat al-Madina al-Alamiya) for its undergraduate degree program under the course code IUQR3083 .
Purpose and Structure
The work is organized into structured pedagogical units designed to instruct university students in analyzing major Quranic themes through the methodology of thematic interpretation (al-tafsir al-mawdui) . Rather than following the sequential order of the Quranic text from beginning to end, each unit gathers relevant verses across various chapters to expound fundamental theological, creedal, moral, and legal topics .
Content and Scope
The curriculum covers several core subjects through thematic Quranic analysis:
- Monotheism (Tawhid) and Divine Oneness (Wahdaniyya): Defining tawhid linguistically and legally, exploring Quranic terms designating divine uniqueness, examining Quranic rhetorical styles (such as assertions, illustrative parables, dialogues, and historical narratives), and surveying empirical and rational proofs for God's oneness .
- Divine Will and Predestination (al-Qadar): Clarifying the theological distinctions regarding universal cosmic will (al-irada al-kawniyya) and legislative prescriptive will (al-irada al-shar'iyya), while addressing theological counterarguments regarding destiny and divine wisdom .
- Prophethood and Messengers: Examining the requirement of believing in all messengers without distinction, evaluating proofs and signs of prophethood, and illustrating the moral integrity and truthfulness of prophets .
- Eschatology and the Hereafter: Contrasting the depictions of the righteous in Paradise with the punishments and disputes among the dwellers of Hellfire .
- Quranic Legal Rulings and Legislative Wisdom (Hikmat al-Tashri'): Outlining categories of Quranic rulings—including judicial, constitutional, international, and economic provisions—as well as the underlying legislative wisdom behind rulings such as post-divorce gift support (mut'ah), criminal penalties, and the prohibitions of intoxicants and gambling .
- Acts of Worship: Addressing ritual purity (tahara), ablution (wudu), full-body washing (ghusl), the removal of impurities, and prayer (salah) in the Quran .
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