Itqān fī ʿulūm al-Qurʾān
work by al-Suyūṭī
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Itqān fī ʿulūm al-Qurʾān is a significant work by the Egyptian scholar al-Suyūṭī. Written in the 15th century, this book, whose title translates to "Mastery in the Sciences of the Qurʾān," is a well-known treatise on Qurʾānic exegesis. The Qurʾān is the sacred scripture of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the literal word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Al-Suyūṭī's work delves into the various disciplines related to understanding the Qurʾān, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of Islamic tradition.12
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