About This Book
"Anwar Al-Bayan: The Uthmanic Script's Linguistic Secrets" is a unique work that delves into the depths of the Quranic text, exploring the intimate relationship between the Uthmanic script (the method of writing Qurans during the era of Uthman ibn Affan, may God be pleased with him) and the deep contemplation of Quranic meanings.
The book goes beyond merely presenting a historical overview of the development of Arabic writing or listing the rules of Uthmanic script. It transcends this to offer a comprehensive methodology for understanding the Holy Quran.
Scientific Vision of the Book
This book presents a comprehensive vision that combines authenticity and contemporaneity in the study of the Uthmanic script, linking early Quranic manuscripts with modern scientific methodology in understanding the Quranic text.
The author relies on an in-depth study of early Quranic manuscripts such as the Sana'a manuscript and the Topkapi manuscript to present a new reading of the Uthmanic script that goes beyond the outward form to the semantic and linguistic depth.
Key Features of the Book:
- Script as Semantic Code: Demonstrates how orthographic variations in the Uthmanic script preserve subtle linguistic distinctions
- Digital Paleography: Applies cutting-edge digital analysis to ancient Quranic manuscripts
- Historical Accuracy: Corrects common misconceptions about Quranic orthography
- Methodological Innovation: Introduces novel analytical framework combining computational analysis and linguistic anthropology
- Comprehensive Study: 161-page study covering all fundamental aspects of Uthmanic script
- Practical Applications: Provides essential tools for Quranic textual criticism and contemporary interpretation
- Special Features: Includes high-resolution manuscript reproductions and comparative tables
Table of Contents
Introduction: Importance of Studying Uthmanic Script
Chapter 1: Quranic Manuscripts and Historical Development
Chapter 2: Rules and Secrets of Uthmanic Script
Chapter 3: Controversial Issues in Uthmanic Script
Chapter 4: Applied Methodology in Contemplation
Conclusion: Towards Deeper Understanding of the Quran
Unique Content:
The book contains a special and innovative chapter that presents a new method for arranging the most prominent words of the Quran that have multiple scripts in the original manuscripts, relying on the alphabetical method, digital manuscripts, and specialized programs.
Comprehensive Vision:
"Anwar Al-Bayan" is not just a book about the Uthmanic script, but rather an invitation to deep contemplation of God's book, understanding its meanings by returning to its origins, and arming oneself with a balanced scientific methodology. It is a book that addresses both the mind and the heart in 161 pages of meticulous research.
The book presents applied models that illustrate how to apply the proposed methodology to specific Quranic verses, in a smooth scientific style that combines scientific accuracy and clear language.
Who is this Book For?
- Quranic Sciences Students: Those seeking deeper understanding of Uthmanic script
- Manuscript Researchers: Interested in studying ancient Quranic texts
- Arabic Language Enthusiasts: Studying the development of Arabic writing
- Scientific Verification Specialists: Needing methodology for text study
- General Readers: Wishing to deepen their understanding of the Quran
- Academic Researchers: In Islamic studies and textual criticism