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A New Paradigm for Quranic Understanding
The seven-volume series covers the entire Quran. What is different about this book series? It fundamentally reconfigures the approach to studying the Quran by arranging its verses according to specific topics and subject matter, rather than the traditional order of revelation. This innovative method aims to alleviate the confusion often arising from the Quran’s seemingly abrupt transitions between subjects within the same chapter, a characteristic that led even renowned Orientalists like Thomas Carlyle to describe it as a “wearisome, confused jumble” By compiling all verses related to a particular topic, such as divorce, in one place, the series provides readers with a quick reference and a comprehensive understanding, thereby enhancing its accessibility for scholars, lawyers, and general readers alike. This thematic organization is presented as a “new paradigm” in Quranic understanding, leveraging modern advancements in computer technology to achieve what would have been an otherwise impossible feat, having taken 25 years to complete.
The necessity of this new paradigm stems from the foundational principle that the Quran is an “integral whole,” where conclusions should not be drawn from isolated verses taken out of context. The book emphasizes that the core message of the Quran is consistent, despite the varied topics discussed, advocating for a careful and thoughtful approach to interpretation that allows the entire Quran to “be revealed to one’s mind.” This perspective also addresses the issue of misinterpretation that can arise from the “randomness of the subject matter” in the traditional Quranic format.