Historical & Occasions of Revelation (Asbāb al-Nuzūl) – Investigating the historical context behind verses to clarify their intended meanings, Linguistic & Rhetorical Study (Balāghah & Iʿjāz) – Exploring the Qur’an’s linguistic miracles, word choices, and rhetorical devices, Comparative Analysis – Contrasting interpretations across different schools (e.g., Sunni, Shia, modernist) and reconciling differences through evidence-based discussion, Interdisciplinary Approaches – Integrating insights from archaeology, psychology, or science to explore Qur’anic narratives and principles, This structured methodology ensures a deep, holistic understanding of the Qur’an while maintaining its divine integrity.
Ph.D
Introduction:
Welcome to the Department of Islamic Studies, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan. The Riphah University, from its inception, has merely been an educational institution and movement for integration of ethical conduct and moral values in students’ lives through character building and personality development. The Riphah values include Al-Akhirah (Akhirah Oriented Decisions), Itqan (Pursuits of Excellence), Rahmah (Compassion), Mushawarah (Consultation & Harmony), Ijtimaiyyah (Team-Work), and Muhasabah (Accountability). The university leadership has always made concentrated efforts to translate the university’s vision, mission, and values into reality and practice.
Ethical values of the Riphah University
“Establishment of state of the art educational institutions with a focus on inculcating Islamic Ethical Values.”
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