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EXPLORING AL -FAUZ AL KABIR’S FIVE THEMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE QURAN: A PERSPECTIVE FROM SHAH WALI ALLAH AL-DEHLAVI
Corresponding Author(s) : Naeem Ashfaq
Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2019): January
Abstract
Purpose: This study explores the contribution of Shah Wali Allah al-Dehlavi’s work on the Quran to classify it into five categories (themes) using a qualitative methodology known as thematic analysis in today’s world of research, in his book Al-Fawz al-Kabir. This paper is an attempt to show the contributions of Muslim scholars in the world of research by introducing the research methodology which is used even in today’s modern world.
Methodology: A qualitative comparative analysis was employed by reviewing both the approaches such as Thematic Analysis and the approach applied by Shah Wali Allah to find five sciences.
Main Findings: The result showed that both research approaches are similar. This study concludes that [our] classical scholars have formulated and used the research methodologies which may be applicable and relevant to the current research paradigms.
Applications: This article can be used as a gateway by academics to review and analyze the work of Islamic classical scholars specifically their research techniques to derive new research methodologies.
Novelty/Originality: The work of Shah Wali Allah (SWA) on the Quran to find out the relationship between the research methodology employed by SWA and the Thematic Analysis has been studied.
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- Al-Dehlawi, S. W. A. (1917). Anfas al-‘Arifin: Delhi.
- Al-Dehlawi, S. W. A. (2011a). Al-Fauz al-Kabir fi Usul al-Tafsir (S. A. P. Puri, Trans. 2nd ed.). Karachi, Pakistan: Maktabah al Bushrah.
- Al-Dehlawi, S. W. A. (2011b). Al-Fauz al-Kabir fi Usul al-Tafsir (S. A. P. Puri, Trans. 2nd ed.). Karachi, Pakistan: Maktabah al Bushrah.
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- Ansari, R. A. (1955). Al-Fauz al-Kabir fi Usul al-Tafsir (Urdu) (R. A. Ansari, Trans.). Dehli, India: Maktabah Burhan.
- Ayaz, M., & Javedii, A. (2014). Historical Significance of the Word Ayyam (Days). Acta Islamica, 2(2), 2.
- Baljon, J. M. S. (1986). Religion and Thought of ShÄh WalÄ« AllÄh DihlawÄ«: 1703-1762 (Vol. 48): Brill Academic Pub. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004378674
- Boyatzis, R. E. (1998). Transforming qualitative information: Thematic analysis and code development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative research in psychology, 3(2), 77-101. doi:https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa DOI: https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa
- Dar, B. A. (1965). Wali Allah: His Life and Times. Iqbal Review, 6(3), 4-44.
- Esser, F., & Vliegenthart, R. (2017). Comparative research methods. The International Encyclopedia of Communication Research Methods, 2. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118901731.iecrm0035 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118901731.iecrm0035
- Grbich, C. (2012). Qualitative data analysis: An introduction. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Hardy, P. (1972). The Muslims of British India: Cambridge University Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511563287
- Mills, M., Van de Bunt, G. G., & De Bruijn, J. (2006). Comparative research: Persistent problems and promising solutions. International Sociology, 21(5), 619-631. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0268580906067833 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0268580906067833
- MoslehUddin, M. (2003). Shah Waliullahs contribution to Hadith literature a critical study. (Doctor of Philosophy), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.
- Muhammad, A. F., Burfat, F. M., & Muhammad, G. (2013). Sociological Thought of Shah Wali Ullah. Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research, 12, 129-143.
- Muztar, A. D. (1979). Shah Wali Allah: A Saint-scholar of Muslim India: National Commission on Historical and Cultural Research.
- Namey, E., Guest, G., Thairu, L., & Johnson, L. (2008). Data reduction techniques for large qualitative data sets. Handbook for team-based qualitative research, 2, 137-161.
- Qadhi, Y. (1999). An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an: Al-Hidaayah Publishing and Distribution.
- Qasmi, K. A. (1996). Al Fauz al Azim. Karachi, Pakistan: Qadeemi Kutab Khana.
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Al-Dehlawi, S. W. A. (1917). Anfas al-‘Arifin: Delhi.
Al-Dehlawi, S. W. A. (2011a). Al-Fauz al-Kabir fi Usul al-Tafsir (S. A. P. Puri, Trans. 2nd ed.). Karachi, Pakistan: Maktabah al Bushrah.
Al-Dehlawi, S. W. A. (2011b). Al-Fauz al-Kabir fi Usul al-Tafsir (S. A. P. Puri, Trans. 2nd ed.). Karachi, Pakistan: Maktabah al Bushrah.
Alhojailan, M. I. (2012). Thematic analysis: A critical review of its process and evaluation. West East Journal of Social Sciences, 1(1), 39-47.
Ansari, R. A. (1955). Al-Fauz al-Kabir fi Usul al-Tafsir (Urdu) (R. A. Ansari, Trans.). Dehli, India: Maktabah Burhan.
Ayaz, M., & Javedii, A. (2014). Historical Significance of the Word Ayyam (Days). Acta Islamica, 2(2), 2.
Baljon, J. M. S. (1986). Religion and Thought of ShÄh WalÄ« AllÄh DihlawÄ«: 1703-1762 (Vol. 48): Brill Academic Pub. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004378674
Boyatzis, R. E. (1998). Transforming qualitative information: Thematic analysis and code development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative research in psychology, 3(2), 77-101. doi:https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa DOI: https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa
Dar, B. A. (1965). Wali Allah: His Life and Times. Iqbal Review, 6(3), 4-44.
Esser, F., & Vliegenthart, R. (2017). Comparative research methods. The International Encyclopedia of Communication Research Methods, 2. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118901731.iecrm0035 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118901731.iecrm0035
Grbich, C. (2012). Qualitative data analysis: An introduction. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Hardy, P. (1972). The Muslims of British India: Cambridge University Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511563287
Mills, M., Van de Bunt, G. G., & De Bruijn, J. (2006). Comparative research: Persistent problems and promising solutions. International Sociology, 21(5), 619-631. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0268580906067833 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0268580906067833
MoslehUddin, M. (2003). Shah Waliullahs contribution to Hadith literature a critical study. (Doctor of Philosophy), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.
Muhammad, A. F., Burfat, F. M., & Muhammad, G. (2013). Sociological Thought of Shah Wali Ullah. Pakistan Journal of Islamic Research, 12, 129-143.
Muztar, A. D. (1979). Shah Wali Allah: A Saint-scholar of Muslim India: National Commission on Historical and Cultural Research.
Namey, E., Guest, G., Thairu, L., & Johnson, L. (2008). Data reduction techniques for large qualitative data sets. Handbook for team-based qualitative research, 2, 137-161.
Qadhi, Y. (1999). An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an: Al-Hidaayah Publishing and Distribution.
Qasmi, K. A. (1996). Al Fauz al Azim. Karachi, Pakistan: Qadeemi Kutab Khana.
Swati, A. H. K. ( 2005). 'Aun al Khabeer fi Sharh e al-Fauz al-Kabir fi Ushul al-Tafsir (Ist ed.). Gujranwala, Pakistan: Idarah Nashr wa Ishaah, Madrassah Nusrat ul Uloom.
Usmani, M. T. (2006). An approach to the QurÄnic Sciences (Ist ed.). Karachi: Darul Isha'at.