Carl Ernst. Fayzi Illuminationist Interpretation of Vedanta: The Shariq al-ma‘rifa

The Structural Interpretation of the Surah Al-Bayyina through Explaining the Rules of the Structural Interpretation Method of the Surahs of the Qur'an

One of the new methods in the interpretation of the holy Qur'an is structural interpretation that has recently been given special attention. The method of structural interpretation is based on the theory of purposefulness of the Quran's Surahs. In order to provide a structural interpretation of a Surah, two steps should be taken; first, according to the scientific rules, it is necessary to disc...

The Functions of ‘Surah Coherence’ in Interpretation Applied to Allameh Tabatabai’s al-Mizan and Sayyid Qutb’s Fi Zilal al-Quran

‘Surah coherence’ is an important aspect of the Quranic language, which, due to its unique role in interpretation, has been highly regarded by commentators and Quranic scholars, especially over the last half a century. According to this theory, each surah is centered around a main issue in such a way that all the topics of the surah create an all-encompassing unity. The present study intends to...

Self - Realization through through Vedanta and Yoga

The seeker of ultimate truth needs the understanding of the practical side of Vedanta philosophy, the five Koshas or Sheaths beyond which the Atman, the Self remains. Through Vedanta and Yoga one can transcend these layers in a systematic manner to attain self realization - ultimate Reality.

Blast Mitigation Mini - Workshop II October 14 , 2010 Providence , RI Workshop Organizers : Arun Shukla , Carl - Ernst Rousseau , & Jimmie Oxley

An Investigation of the Viewpoint of Sobhi Mansour as the Leader of the Contemporary Qur'anists, in the Interpretation of the Olo al-Amr Verse

The present research is carried out with the aim of reviewing and analyzing the interpretative viewpoint of Ahmad Sobhi Mansour in the field of Quran studies. Accordingly, his misinterpretation of the concept of Olo al- Amr (those in authority) is emphasized. In his method of interpreting the Qur'an, Sobhi Mansour has taken a deficient view based on which he has tried to consolidate the foundat...