Use Topical Guides of the Quran | 30 Keys to Unlock the Quran's Meaning | Dr. Shabir Ally

In episode 28 of 30 Keys to Unlock the Quran's Meaning, Dr. Shabir Ally says topical guides play a crucial role in understanding the Quran's meaning due to the Quran's non-linear structure and thematic diversity. The Quran encompasses a vast array of topics, often interwoven across different chapters. This unique composition can make it challenging for readers, especially those new to Islamic teachings or non-Arabic speakers, to fully grasp the thematic coherence and depth of the Quranic message. Topical guides and concordances address this challenge by organizing Quranic verses into thematic categories, allowing readers to study specific subjects comprehensively and explore the Quran's guidance on particular issues in depth, facilitating a more informed and reflective engagement with the text. Works like "Quranic Keywords: A Reference Guide" by Abdur Rashid Siddiqui and "The Qur'an: Basic Teachings" by Thomas Ballentine Irving offer entry points into thematic studies, while advanced resources such as the "HdO: Arabic-English Dictionary of Qur'anic Usage" by Elsaid Badawi and Mohammed Abdul Haleem and the "Subject Index of the Holy Quran" provide comprehensive tools for detailed analysis. These resources demystify the Quran's complex themes by categorizing its verses topically, making the sacred text accessible to both beginners and advanced students, and enriching their understanding of Islamic teachings.
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[@randkishawi8475]

Dear Dr. Shabir, I couldn’t even finish listening to this valuable video to let you know that I will pray for the whole team. Thank you for all you do. 🤲🏻

[@LaillahaillaAllah]

Eid Mubarak in advance wonderful soul! I love your work!

[@shadeen3604]

Jazakallah DR

[@HH-pv9ex]

Thank you Dr Shabir for this episode. Some Value references indeed. I will disagree with you in regards to the titles of the Surahs in the Quran. They are in fact the "ideal" titles. In this day and time, we are learning how ideal the title "The Heifer" is for the longest Surah in the Quran.
Eid Mubarak in advance 😊

[@tomtaylor6163]

Now I’m really confused Brother Shabir lol

[@candicecole19]

He prayed: “My Lord! indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me,” So (Allah) forgave him: for He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Quran 28:16) 🤍

[@user-tq5fe3zn9x]

Where do one can buy these books in Egypt ?

[@jessie4696]

I can't find these books! Are there alternative books that have the same subject?

[@Ames-gn9iw]

111

[@peterhwang352]

How about m-k-r. Allah is the best of deceivers / schemers / plotters. Quran 3:54