Ulum al-Qur'an: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an cicero This volume is aimed at

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Ulum al-Qur'an: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an cicero This volume is aimed atThis classic and popular introduction to the sciences developed to interpret and understand Islam's holy book is ideal for all serious students of the Koran. Precise, yet comprehensive, it covers the traditional disciplines, including the meaning and contexts of revelation, the history and transmission of the text, and exegesis, as well as more contemporary topics like the recording of the Koran, the history of Orientalist approaches, and a survey of