Click donate to help fundraise for Q-Institute on Just Giving
Support the Q-Institute
Click donate to help fundraise for Q-Institute on Just Giving
Support the Q-Institute


This course will introduce the style and composition of the Qur’an by studying the well known sura, Sura Ya Sin.
During this course we will look at the linguistic and thematic features of the sura as well as:
- Introduce the Qur’anic Sciences generally
- Discuss the benefits of Sura Ya Sin as mentioned in classical exegesis literature
- Introduce types of exegesis, with particular emphasis to the concepts espoused by Razi
- Discuss the main themes/concepts of Meccan suras
- Demonstrate consonance within Sura Ya Sin and progression of themes/ideas
- Highlight relationship(s) of verses within Sura Ya Sin and other suras
- Introduce linguistic styles/techniques such as grammatical shift, metaphor, simile, repetition, word choice, parables etc
- Demonstrate the dawah style of the Qur’an
- Illustrate the persuasive style of the text
- Highlight the argument styles posited by the sura such as Through and Counter Argumentations
The sura will be broken into the following five sections and each section will be taught through diagrams to highlight the relationship between the verses:
Section 1: v1-12
Section 2: v13-32
Section 3: v33-53
Section 4: v54-68
Section 5: v69-83

- Dr. S Ashraf

See term dates & teaching schedule.

The CEI summary book supplementing this class will be made available as part of the registration process.


The book contains the Arabic and English translation of Hadith traditions on Sura Ya Sin, a brief explanation of the sura based on the tafsir of Razi as well as a study pack in the appendix. The study pack contains each verse of the sura in Arabic together with four common English translations and ample space for notes.

Registration for the new academic year starting 4.10.24 is now open click on London Academy for full course details. Click on register to view the ticketing options and join, including an option to pay in two instalments.
LONDON SHORT COURSE: Starts 28.10.24: Registration for the new ‘Understand your’ Prayer short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
INTO THE OCEAN: We are delighted to announce an evening of conversation with Prof. Abdel Haleem at Conway Hall, London, WC1R 4RL, Thursday 24th,Oct 2024 Click register to join.
LONDON ACADEMY: Registration for the new academic year starting 4.10.24 is now open, click on London Academy for full course details. Click on register to view the ticketing options.
KIDS ACADEMY: Registration for term 1 beginning on 5th October 2024 in Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register.
OPEN HOUSE: Friday 20 Sept 2024,6.30pm. Join us for an extra special evening showcasing our journey so far, our teachers, courses, programmes and reflections from current students followed by food.
Q-CLUB : Tuesday 17 Sept 2024, 7pm. We are excited to announce that we will cover a new Sura Joseph (Q. 12) at our new venue Waterstones! in central London.
SAUNTERER’S PATH: We are excited to announce that registration and walk details for this year’s Saunterer’s Path Dover on Saturday, 24 August 2024 is open. Limited tickets! Click on Register.
Q-CONNECT IN-PERSON: Sunday 1 September 2024 in Manchester. The event is free to attend but registration is required. Registration is open. Click on register to join.
Q-IMMERSION: University of Oxford weekend of 22-23 June 2024 covering Sura Qasas, registration now open. Click on Q-Immersion for full details and to register.
LONDON SHORT COURSE: Starts 20.05.24: Registration for the new ‘Remembrance’ short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details. Click on register to join.
Registration for the new academic year starting 4.10.24 is now open click on London Academy for full course details. Click on register to view the ticketing options and join, including an option to pay in two instalments.
LONDON SHORT COURSE: Starts 28.10.24: Registration for the new ‘Understand your’ Prayer short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
INTO THE OCEAN: We are delighted to announce an evening of conversation with Prof. Abdel Haleem at Conway Hall, London, WC1R 4RL, Thursday 24th,Oct 2024 Click register to join.
LONDON ACADEMY: Registration for the new academic year starting 4.10.24 is now open, click on London Academy for full course details. Click on register to view the ticketing options.
KIDS ACADEMY: Registration for term 1 beginning on 5th October 2024 in Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register.
OPEN HOUSE: Friday 20 Sept 2024,6.30pm. Join us for an extra special evening showcasing our journey so far, our teachers, courses, programmes and reflections from current students followed by food.
Q-CLUB : Tuesday 17 Sept 2024, 7pm. We are excited to announce that we will cover a new Sura Joseph (Q. 12) at our new venue Waterstones! in central London.
SAUNTERER’S PATH: We are excited to announce that registration and walk details for this year’s Saunterer’s Path Dover on Saturday, 24 August 2024 is open. Limited tickets! Click on Register.
Q-CONNECT IN-PERSON: Sunday 1 September 2024 in Manchester. The event is free to attend but registration is required. Registration is open. Click on register to join.
Q-IMMERSION: University of Oxford weekend of 22-23 June 2024 covering Sura Qasas, registration now open. Click on Q-Immersion for full details and to register.
LONDON SHORT COURSE: Starts 20.05.24: Registration for the new ‘Remembrance’ short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details. Click on register to join.
REGISTER