Exploring Nawab Siddique Hassan Khan’s Quranic Contributions: An Examination of His Works on Quranic Studies

Abstract

The Quran, revered as the divine constitution revealed by Allah Almighty, serves as a guiding light for humanity. Throughout history, scholars from various regions and epochs have dedicated themselves to unravelling its profound essence through diligent research. The Tehreek-e-Fehm-e-Quran, initiated by Shah Wali Ullah, catalysed interpretative and pedagogical efforts among contemporary writers in the Indian subcontinent. Among the stalwarts devoted to the Quranic cause, Nawab Siddique Hassan Khan stands out, having authored over 222 books, including seven seminal works on Quranic studies in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu languages. This thesis embarks on a comprehensive research and analytical exploration of Nawab Siddique Hassan's Quranic literature, encompassing his edited compilations of tafsir (exegesis), such as ‘Fatah-ul-Bayan-fi-Maqasid-il-Quran’ ‘Tarjuman-ul-Quran-bi-Lataif-il-Bayan,’ and ‘Nail-ul-Maram-min-Tafseer-e-Ayat-il-Ahkam.’ Additionally, it delves into his works on sciences of Quran, including ‘Afadat-ul-Shuyukh be Miqdar al Nasikh wal Mansukh’ and ‘Akseer-fi-Usool-e-Tafseer,’ as well as his partial exegeses like ‘Tazkeer ul Kul be Tafseer-il-Fateha wa Arba-e-Qul’. Furthermore, it examines his discourse on the Dignity of Surahs of the Quran, as articulated in ‘Fasl-il-Khitab fi Fazl-il-Kitab’.