A Tentative Guide to the Themes of the Surahs of the Qur’an

In this seminal work, the author suggests that each chapter of the Qur’an contains at least one distinct theme that underlies—and shows the logical connection—between every verse of that chapter. Moreover, he proposes that the chapters themselves taken together make up a deliberate and unique portrait of human beings and of the spiritual life. Finally, the author argues that the secrets to the themes are contained and shown in the hadith litera­ture describing the spiritual rewards and effects (fada’il) of various chapters of the Qur’an.

This title has been jointly published with Turath Publishing.

This thesis on the thematic sequence of the Holy Qur’an is truly a pioneer­ing endeavor to gain insight into this intricate subject. I . . . have found that the sequence of verses in the light of the proposed theme seems logical and beautifully described.

Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani