SPEQS Package B Syllabus:
📌Package B
Advanced Tajwid (Quranic Recitation Rules):
Subtopics:
Theoretical discussions begin from the topic of Mad Lazim and continue until the final topics in the science of Tajwid (with focus on the recitation style of Imam Hafs ‘an Asim). This is complemented by practical sessions (talaqqi) of selected surahs with qualified teachers.
Science of Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis):
Subtopics:
Introduction, translation and interpretation, historical development of Tafsir studies, methodologies of Tafsir, major works and scholars of Tafsir bi al-Ma’thur (by narration), major works and scholars of Tafsir bi al-Ra’y (by reasoned opinion), modern-era Tafsir scholars and works, Tafsir of Basmalah, Tafsir of Surah al-Fatihah, and Tafsir of Ayat al-Kursi.
Fundamentals of Hadith Authentication (Takhrij):
Subtopics:
Introduction, history and development of Hadith authentication, methods of takhrij, and an introduction to relevant classical collections (such as: al-Musnad, al-Jami‘, al-Sunan, al-Muwatta’, al-Musannaf), contemporary takhrij in the ICT era, referencing the legal rulings and authenticity status of Hadith.
Thematic Hadith Studies:
Subtopics:
Explanation of Hadiths on patience (sabr), humility in prayer (khushu’), unity of the ummah, and four groups destined for Paradise.