Introduction to the methodologies for study of the Quran: some preliminary observations

Abstract

This paper primarily examines the methodologies for the study of Quran without any complications. The article attempts to give a clear understanding of the following methodologies to study, understand and interpret Quran (a)Comprehensive approach; this is one of the important approach used by the modern Quranic interpretors to get the clear idea and the essence of the Quran regarding a particular subject. As Quran was revealed for a time period of 23 years, the messeges in the Quran are scattered as it guided the Muslim society from time to time when the need arises. (b) Contextual approach; this approach deals with the context of the text, that the context plays a major role in understanding some texts of Quran.So it is very important to understand the complicated and specific texts in relation with the context.The understanding of some particular texts may differ with the context..Finaly the research concludes by briefing some examples from Quran based on the aforementioned approaches.