Graduate Education Institute · Islamic Sciences · Doctorate
Course Objective
This course; It aims to examine the study of Islamic sciences and Arabic language and literature as a whole in scientific studies in terms of history, method, thought, copyright and content.
Course Content
By examining the basic sources of the literature developed in the Arabic language, the position stand in the Islamic science tradition, and the methods of using them in a scientific research, it questions the integrity of the Arabic language and Islamic sciences in the production of knowledge. Since this course is opened under the Basic Islamic Sciences, it reveals the effort to gain a general perspective. It endeavors to make the participant gain the ability to establish the relationship between language and Islamic sciences and the basic works in the context of Arabic Language and Literature in his scientific studies, especially his thesis. For this reason, short and Turkish works that convey the concept rather than deep and long sources were used in the course. These works are not required to be read. Different works with the same content can be used. The important thing is to come up with pre-readings that can contribute to the discussion within the lesson. However, the bibliography must be diversified in the discussion and processing of the course. In addition, special readings can be given to those who want to do their work in this field. Finally, it should be noted that after this table, there is a general reading list about our topic. The course is designed according to the discussion of certain topics within the framework of specific questions every week. Therefore, preparation is expected around the given questions of the relevant topics while reading the resources and discussing the issues. The weekly distribution of the course has been planned in three stages as “Nazariyye”, “Tatbîq” and “Ta‘lîq and İstidlâl”. Readings will be made for background and mental background in theory. In practice, the literature will be discussed directly. At the last stage, interpretations about other sciences, Arabic language and studies will be included.
Required Resources
Bibliography for each week is given in a weekly program.
General Reading:
Muhammed Abid al-Jabiri, Mind Structure of Arab-Islamic Culture, Bookstore.
Muhammed Abid al-Jabiri, Formation of the Arab-Islamic Mind, Bookstore.
Burhanettin Tatar, Introduction to Islamic Thought, Dem Publications.
Turan Koç, Religious Language, İZ Publishing.
Hüsamettin Arslan, Return to Rhetoric in Human Sciences, Paradigm.
Recommended Resources
Her haftanın kaynakçası haftalık programda verilmiştir.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students learn about the possibility of scientific exegesis.
- The student learns about modern commentary approaches.
- The student learn about the acquis that occurs in the historical process at the point of understanding and interpreting the Quran.
- Students learn about the different schools of exegesis that emerged in the history of Tafsir.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 13 | 7 | 91 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 43 | 43 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Arabic Language Sciences and resource problem. When, why and how did Arabic language studies as a science begin? How can the relationship between writing and linguistics be interpreted? How can the pre-scientific period be handled? What is the source called and what are its types? What are the sources of Arabic Language studies? | Süyûtî, Sebebü vad‘i’l-‘Arabiyye. Ziya Şen, The Texting Process of the Quran, Ensar Publications. DIA items: Arab, Nahiv, Sarf, Beleğat (In the first lesson, the theoretical level of the items is required. The remaining parts from the second lesson.), Vaz ‘, Poetry (Introduction and Arabic Poetry section.). |
| 2 | First literatiation: Until the last quarter of the second century after Hijret. What is the relationship between first literature and geography? What is the first literature? What is the school of Re’y and hadith; like what to the literature have their contributions been? What is the first studies about the Quran and its sciences and language relation? When and how did data on language sciences be compiled? What are the time differences between Islamic and language studies and how can they be understood? | Ibn Khaldun, Muqaddime, chapter V, heading 33, VI. Chapter, headings 1, 2, 3, 43, 44. Ali Hakan Çavuşoğlu, The Maliki school of Iraq (III.-V./IX.-X.yy.) (doctoral dissertation, 2004), MÜ Social Sciences Institute (Introduction and early theorists.). Eyüp Sait Kaya, Intra-madhhabic reasoning in Islamic Law with special reference to hanafite scholarship, MÜ Social Sciences Institute (Introduction and early theorists.). DIA items: Ehl-i Rey; Ehl-i Hadis, Basra, Kufe, Garîbü'l-Kuran, Garîbü'l-Hadîs, Hadîs, Kuran, Tefsir |
| 3 | Literary literature in Arabic language sciences: Its history, development and types. What are Mevsû‘a style tadwins, treatises, and book types? What is ikhtisâr, sharh, hâshiya, ta'lîq, mukhtasar-metn/text, khilâf, ikhtilâf, rudûd? How are these species exploited? How can the writing styles of these genres be considered scientifically? | For an introduction to the question of annotation, see. Ismail Kara, İlim Bilmez Tarih Hatırlamaz – Şerh ve Haşiye Meselesine Dair Birkaç Not, Istanbul, 2011. Murteza Bedir, The Effect of Orientalist Perspective on Religious Studies. http://www.haznevi.net/islam/sarlulukcibakis-acisinin-din-arastirmalarina-etkisimurteza-bedir.html DIA items belonging to the relevant literature names. |
| 4 | Geographical and racial differences in literature. Apart from the scientific background, is there any effect of coming from different geographies, cultures and races in literativeness? | Ibn Khaldun, Muqaddime, V. chapter 33, title, VI. Section, titles 1, 2, 3, 43, 44, 51, 52 and 60. |
| 5 | Basic literature about Asvât, Sarf and Nahiv. What are the basic literature on the sciences mentioned in the title? How can this literature be evaluated based on the information gathered in the first four weeks? What is the basic literature on belagat? How can this literature be belagat based on the information gathered in the first four weeks? | Sarf, nahiv and belağat, meani, beyan, bedî'.. DIA Articles: Literature |
| 6 | What is the basic literature of Arabic Literature? How are these species exploited? | Ahmet Subhi Furat, History of Arabic Literature I and II. Istanbul Faculty of Literature Publications. |
| 7 | Basic literature on the dictionary. What are the types of dictionaries? How to take advantage of them? | Cüneyt Eren, Arabic Dictionaries and Usage Guide, Cantaş Publications. İsmail Güler (Ed.), Language in Islamic Civilization Sciences -History and Problems-, Isam Publications. DIA Article: Sözlük. |
| 8 | Midterm exam | - |
| 9 | The relationship between Arabic language studies and fiqh and its usûl. Are there any , methodical, conceptual and theoretical relationships between fiqh and its methodology and linguistics? In what way do definitions and uses and understandings of inalition interact? How can such information and findings be utilized in scientific research? | A. Cüneyd Köksal, The Nature and Purpose of Fiqh Method, İsam Publications. (ss: 200-206.) Ğazzali, Mustasfâ. Osman Guman, Relationship between Al-Nahw and usoul Al-Fiqh (example of Al-Isnawi), MU Institute of Social Sciences, PhD Thesis. Articles of the DIA: Usûl-i fıkıh, Fıkıh, Mecâz, Mutlak, Âm, Hâs, Kinaye ... |
| 10 | The relationship between Arabic language studies and kelâm. What kind of relationship can be mentioned between the two sciences in the context of conceptualization of knowledge, determination and method? Is it possible to compare the studies of kelâm and the Arabic language in terms of explanation, handling, interpretation and discussion of thought? How can such information and findings be utilized in scientific research? | Salih Zafer Kızıklı, The Relationship between Language and Faith in the Context of the Miracle of the Quran, Ekev Academy Journal, Year: 18, Issue 58, pp. 265-280. Kamil Güneş, Mind and Nass in Shaping Islamic Thought, Human Publications. (pp. 127 et al.) Mehmet Bulut, History of Kalâm and Sects of Faith, Anadolu Dağıtım, İzmir, (pp.147 ff. - the section of the evidence of the Divinees-) |
| 11 | The relationship between Arabic language studies and kelâm. What kind of relationship can be mentioned between the two sciences in the context of conceptualization of knowledge, determination and transfer and method? Is it possible to compare the studies of kelâm and the Arabic language in terms of explanation, handling, interpretation and discussion of thought? How can such information and findings be utilized in scientific research? | Süyûtî, al-Iqtirâh. (Muqaddime and titles are important.) Ibn as-Salah, Mustalahu'l-hadith. (Title is important.) Ğarîb al-Hadîs literature. Hadith commentaries. For example: Süyûtî, Tanvîr al-hawâlik. |
| 12 | The relationship between Arabic language studies and tafsir and its mustalahât. Is there a literatüre, methodical, conceptual and theoretical relationship between tafsir and mustalahât and linguistics? Can a comparative method be developed in content analysis in interpretation? How can such information and findings be utilized in scientific research? | Sadık Kılıç, Infinite Miracle in the Language of the Quran, Gelenek Publications. Süyûtî, el-İtqân. Muqâtil b. Süleyman, Dictionary of Qur’an Terms, İşaret Publications. The literature of Ğarîb al-Qur'an. Semîh Abu Muğulî, Languages of the Qur'an, İnsan Publications. Mustafa Karagöz, Linguistic Interpretation and its Contribution to Understanding the Qur'an, Anakara Okulu Publications. The works of Mustafa Öztürk in which he deals with the Qur'an and language together. Articles of Abdülmuttalip Arpa: Commentary of Qurtubî's al-Jami Ali-Ahkâmi'l-Qur'an in Terms of the Method of Istişhâd with Poetry; Fahreddin er-Razi's Understanding of İ‘câzu'l-Quran; The Competence of Mıhellemi Dialect to Understand the Quran ... |
| 13 | The relationship between Arabic language studies and Tasawwuf. Are there any literaturical, methodical, conceptual and theoretical relationships between tasawwuf and Arabic language studies? What forms of expression have been developed in conveying the thought to the addressee? How is the use of language in tasawwuf, interpretation, and teachings? How can such information and findings be utilized in scientific research? | Sadreddin Konevî, Tasawwufical Metaphysics, İZ Publishing. İsmail Hakkı Bursevî, Kitâbü'l-envâr. (In the context of dealing with issues and using language.) Sadık Kılıç, Symbolic Language in Islam, İnsan Publications. |
| 14 | The relationship of Arabic language studies with history and geography. What is the interaction of history and geography with Arabic language studies? How can such information and findings be utilized in scientific research? | It will be prepared based on the sources previously read and in the general reading list. |
| 15 | General review. | - |
| 16 | final exam | - |