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ISLAMIC

Qiraat Imam Abu Jaafar

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Qiraat Imam Abu Jaafar

Course Description

The Qiraat of Imam Abu Jaafar represents one of the ten canonical and mutawatir recitations of the Quran, originating from Medina and transmitted through the narrations of Isa ibn Wardan and Sulayman ibn Jammaz. This detailed course examines the unique characteristics of Abu Jaafar's recitation tradition, which developed in the scholarly environment of Medina alongside other Medinan recitations. Students will learn the distinctive pronunciation features, vowel patterns, and rhythmic elements that set this recitation apart from others. The course covers the historical context of this Qiraat, its development in the early Islamic period, and its relationship to the Uthmanic script. Practical instruction focuses on mastering the specific rules for consonant articulation, vowel modifications, and the melodic patterns that characterize Abu Jaafar's recitation style, while understanding its significance within the broader tradition of Quranic recitation sciences.
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