Introductions to the Science of Qirāʾāt Guidance: A Theoretical and Foundational Study

Authors

  • Saeed Ibrahim Al-Namarneh

    Department of Sharia, Jadara University, Irbid 21110, Jordan

    Department of Sharia and Islamic Studies, Jadara University, Irbid 21110, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i11.11134
Received: 18 July 2025 | Revised: 8 August 2025 | Accepted: 4 September 2025 | Published Online: 22 October 2025

Abstract

This research studies the science of directing Quranic readings by defining the concepts and various terminologies of this science, and analyzing its historical origins and evolution over time. It also seeks to highlight the sources and references that have addressed this science, classify the types of reading direction, and explain their linguistic and interpretive foundations and dimensions. Furthermore, the research highlights the role of the science of reading direction in Quranic interpretation and its impact on supporting the correct understanding of Quranic texts. The study utilized a combination of scientific methodologies to achieve its objectives. The descriptive method was used to present the basic concepts and terminologies, the analytical method, which focused on studying the aspects of directing readings and their relationship with grammar, language, and interpretation, and the historical approach, which traced the origins and development of this science throughout history. The results revealed that the term "direction" is technically used to refer to the science of directing readings, and that the first term for this science was "the aspects of readings," which was first used by Harun ibn al-Awar. The research also shows that this science went through three historical stages before becoming an independent field of study and gained significant attention from scholars of language, grammar, and interpretation. The research emphasized the diversity of the sources and resources for directing readings, which have now been classified into specific categories and types. The study recommends continuous attention to the science of reading direction through further studies and research.

Keywords:

Quranic; Readings; Direction

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Al-Namarneh, S. I. (2025). Introductions to the Science of Qirāʾāt Guidance: A Theoretical and Foundational Study. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(11), 742–756. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i11.11134

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