Course Content for Teaching the Ten Quranic Readings (Al-Qirā’āt Al-‘Ashr Al-Kubrā)

Course Content for Teaching the Ten Quranic Readings (Al-Qirā’āt Al-‘Ashr Al-Kubrā)

This course covers the principles and applications of the ten Quranic readings, providing students with a structured approach to mastering them. Below is the proposed curriculum:

1. Introduction to the Science of Qirā’āt

• Definition of Qirā’āt: Understanding what Quranic readings are.
• Difference Between Qirā’āt and Riwayāt: Clarifying the distinction between readings and narrations.
• History and Evolution: The origins and historical development of the ten readings.
• Importance of Qirā’āt: Its role in preserving the Quran and its linguistic diversity.

2. The Ten Reciters and Their Narrators

• Introduction to the Ten Reciters: A brief overview of the following Qurrā’:
  • Nāfi‘, Ibn Kathīr, Abū ‘Amr, Ibn ‘Āmir, ‘Āṣim, Ḥamzah, Al-Kisā’ī, Abū Ja‘far, Ya‘qūb, and Khalaf.
• Famous Narrators for Each Reciter: Learning about the transmitters of each reading.

3. Fundamental Rules (Al-Usūl) in the Ten Readings

• Definition of Usūl: General rules that each reciter adheres to.
• Application in the Quran: Recognizing recurring patterns across different readings.

4. Variant Words (Al-Farsh) in the Ten Readings

• Words That Differ Among the Qirā’āt: Identifying differences in specific words.
• Practical Examples from Surahs: Comparative reading exercises.
• Distinguishing Between Narrations: How to identify variations in practice.

5. Memorized Texts (Al-Mutūn) for Qirā’āt Study

• Al-Shāṭibiyyah and Al-Durrah: Studying the primary texts for the ten minor readings (Al-Qirā’āt Al-‘Ashr Al-Ṣughrā).

Course Objectives

• Understanding and mastering the ten Quranic readings.
• Perfecting recitation according to different narrations.
• Earning an officially certified Ijāzah with a connected chain (Sanad).

This curriculum ensures a comprehensive and structured approach to learning the ten Quranic readings.