Between dogmatism and speculation : a critical assessment of Qira'at studies
Other Title(s)
بين الدوغمائية و التخمين : تقييم لمجال دراسات القراءات القرآنية
Author
Source
Journal of College of Shariaa and Islamic Studies
Issue
Vol. 38, Issue 1 (31 Jul. 2020), pp.176-190, 15 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2020-07-31
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This paper analyzes the current state of Western research on the variant readings of the Qur'ān and how it differs from traditional Muslim scholarship through the lens of objectivity and bias.
After a brief survey of the major views in the field, I identify three major sources of contention between the two camps: the problem of sources, disagreements concerning the history of the Arabic language, and disputes over the value of the isnād (chain of transmission) as an indicator of historical reliability.
Each camp’s premises and goals impact their research, and each camp may perceive the other as biased.
I then discuss how to use the concept of “objectivity as responsibility” to defuse the bias paradox and outline suggestions for measures that the two camps could adopt to facilitate a more productive way forward
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lahir, Suhayl Ismail. 2020. Between dogmatism and speculation : a critical assessment of Qira'at studies. Journal of College of Shariaa and Islamic Studies،Vol. 38, no. 1, pp.176-190.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-965629
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lahir, Suhayl Ismail. Between dogmatism and speculation : a critical assessment of Qira'at studies. Journal of College of Shariaa and Islamic Studies Vol. 38, no. 1 (Jul. 2020), pp.176-190.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-965629
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lahir, Suhayl Ismail. Between dogmatism and speculation : a critical assessment of Qira'at studies. Journal of College of Shariaa and Islamic Studies. 2020. Vol. 38, no. 1, pp.176-190.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-965629
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 189-190
Record ID
BIM-965629