DEFENDING THE QURAN IN THE STUDY OF TAWJEEH AL-QIRA’AT

The study of Tawjeeh Al-Qira'at (the interpretation of the different readings or recitation of the Quran) is an authenticated branch of knowledge in which there have been a great deal of works and popular scholars who have contributed to this science by interpreting the various issues pertinent to Quranic Qira'at. However, many people are not aware of the significance of this field of study. The purpose of this paper is to explore some modes of recitation and interpret them based on the Quran and the Arabic language in order to show the significance of this branch of knowledge to the Quran. The research adopted an analytical approach by tracing some verses of the Quran and provide an explanation for their different modes of recitation. The research indicates that the study of Tawjeeh Al-Qira'at is one of the top Quranic sciences that can be used to defend the Quran. As a broad field of study, it is recommended that those who find interest in it should be well-informed of the other relevant branches of knowledge