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“The course is expertly crafted to develop students' application of the tools and skills required to engage with the sciences of Tafsir in the 21st century. Enlightened and scholarly discussions of contemporary issues were always encouraged and adequately explored and deconstructed. As such, I have become much more proficient and efficient in time management, research skills, Arabic reading and writing, amongst other equally vital skills, due to having to research and actively participate in the learning process. I strongly recommend this program to anyone who, like me, is searching for a well-rounded, professional, and in-depth learning experience in the sciences of exegesis.”

Saleha Seedat

“We went through and were introduced to over 40 different Tafsir works ranging from classical to modern. We also went through an entire book covering the different sciences relating to the Qur'an. As part of the modern Qur'anic studies module we were guided through the objections made by orientalists, modernists and feminists to name a few. We were also shown how to pick out their fundamental flaws in their approach. Lastly the Qur'an language module really enabled me to appreciate the Qur'an in a different light. This has helped me to ponder when I recite and benefit from my recitation in manner I wasn't able to previously.”

Adel Rehman

“The course opened worlds of Quranic knowledge which I hadn't known existed. The course enabled me to improve in my research alhamdulillah. I strongly urge every serious seeker of knowledge to devote some time for this course. The year ended too soon, leaving me and fellow students hungry for more. Our beloved teachers always went the extra mile to satiate our curiosity. Despite being an online student, I benefitted a lot from the teacher's tarbiyyah, general advice and akhlaq.”

Azra Zubeida

“Before I started the course at Whitethread, my link to the subject of Tafsir was minimal. By taking this course, it has forced me to look at various tafsirs… Since these tafsirs were different in their styles, I know have a portfolio of Tafsirs that I have studied and know which ones to refer to for what speciality it contains.… I found that the teachers care about developing you academically and in terms of adab (Islamic mannerism). Students that come from a Darul Ulum background will benefit greatly from this comprehensive course where you are looking at a new tafsir each lesson, consolidating your knowledge in ‘ulum al-Qur’an, learning about the specific styles and rhetoric of the Qur’an and looking at specific issues pertinent to the Qur’an that are being discussed today by Muslim as well as Non-Muslim academics.”

Sofwan Ahmed, UK

“This course is not advertised as a takhassus course, however it is not less than any takhassus course. It has enabled and opened many doors which were not possible to see without guidance from knowledgeable teachers at Whitethread Institute. I am very thankful and blessed to have learnt so much in such a short time. The knowledge shared in this course is worth the practise for many years and will keep me busy academically and spiritually for rest of my life, inshaAllah.”

Aseem Khan, UK

“I am completely indebted to the institute and to the ustaads for the tafsir course. Alhamdulillah, I have benefited immensely from the course. The manner of my preparation for the tafsir session conducted in my local masjid has significantly changed. Prior to the course I would briefly look at few tafsir books, but now Alhamdulillah I try to study as many as I can. The benefit of which has been profound. All the ustaads are greatly competent, hardworking, well-wishers and supportive. I would definitely advise the Alims, Alimas and Imams who are delivering tafsir lessons to enrol and benefit from the course. No words can do justice in explaining the benefits of this course.”

Shuaib Abdurauf Sufi, UK