FREE TASTER SESSION

INTRODUCTION TO Q-CONNECT, THE CONSISTENT QUR’AN AND TAFSIR OF SURA AL-FATIHA

Free to Attend – In-Person/On-line – Free Food and Networking

This free introductory session on Wednesday 22 November 2023, 7:00 – 9:30 pm will explore the contrast between the consistency of the message of the Qur’an and the fact that it reveals new insights on repeated engagement. Q-Connect remains on-line and accessible for all.

There will, for the first time, be the opportunity to attend the introductory session IN-PERSON as well as ON-LINE. Registration is mandatory.

In-Person Location: The Wesley Euston, 81-103 Euston St., London (Euston), NW1 2EZ

19:00-19:45

The Consistent Qur’an: Always the same, always different

Dr Ashraf will talk about the contrast between the narrow range of Qur’anic messages and themes and the breadth of insights it offers. The second part will consist of a Tafsir and demonstration of ring structure analysis in Q. 1 and the session will end with free food and networking.

19:45 – 20:30

Introducing Ring Structure Analysis of Sura Fatiha

Q-Connect always begins with analysis of a Sura that is fundamental to our lives, ubiquitous in our worship and worthy of repeated, deep contemplation to help apply lessons that are hidden in plain sight. We will introduce the format of Q-Connect and the methodology to be adopted for mapping Suras Q. 95 and Q. 96 through ring structure analysis and tafsir of Sura al-Fatiha.

20:30 – 21:30

Free Food and Networking

Join us to explore the elegance of God’s language and how, through attempting to engage with His Book, we can draw nearer to Him.

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THE CONSISTENT QUR’AN:

ALWAYS THE SAME, ALWAYS DIFFERENT

Over the past three years, we have covered 150 verses of the Qur’an in Q-Connect. The meanings we have derived and the insights we have gained are vast and, when we review what we have covered, the material seems new and our insights fresh. There is a contrast between what appears to be a limited thematic palate and the pictures one can draw using it.

There is consistency in the nature of God and His creation, the form and guidance He creates, the hardship and ease He ordains as tests, the nature of prophecy and the prophets’ calling to God.

The Qur’an uses common phrases and themes repeatedly with shades of emphasis and juxtaposition to allow for limitless interpretations. The elision of names and places, the lack of linearity promote engagement and thought on the part of the audience and allows us to reach our own conclusions.

Dr Ashraf will explore how the Qur’an allows for constant interrogation and reflection. The messages, themes and language are the same, yet the presentation and emphases differ. He will discuss how we can engage with the Qur’an meaningfully and consistently.

SURA FATIHA:

RING STRUCTURE

The Qur’an has structure at every level; it begins and ends with prayers and there are relationships between sections of a Sura and between Suras.

Structural Analysis, Semitic rhetoric in particular, searches for symmetry in a Sura. The centre is often the key and the other sections, which from a Ring around it, are defined in relation to it.

The centre of the Sura al-Fatiha connects the beginning, a prayer of Praise, and end, a petition for guidance. The order of Man’s relation to God is established; Praise predicates petition and God precedes Man.

KIDS ACADEMY:

Registration for term 1 beginning on 5th October 2024 in Hazelwick School is SOLD OUT. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and terms dates.

Q-CLUB

We are excited to announce that we will cover a new Sura Joseph (Q. 12) at our new venue Waterstones in Central London this academic year 2024/25. The next Q-Club of term 1 will be on 29 October 2024. Click on Q-Club for details.

LONDON SHORT COURSE:

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.

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 and join, including an option to pay in two instalments.

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