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Al-Qawl Al-Jadh li-Man Qara’a bi’l-Shadh – Abu Al-Qasim Al-Nuwayri

Al-Qawl Al-Jadh li-Man Qara’a bi’l-Shadh, by Imam Abu Al-Qasim Al-Nuwayri Al-Maliki (d. 857 AH), is a specialized work in Qur’anic readings (Qira’at). It examines the concept of non-canonical Qur’anic readings, the essential conditions for an accepted reading, and the principles distinguishing accepted recitations from non-canonical ones, drawing on the opinions of leading Qira’at scholars.

The author discusses the rulings on reciting non-canonical readings both within and outside prayer, presenting scholarly opinions from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence. The work also preserves legal opinions from prominent scholars of his time, including Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani and Alam Al-Din Al-Bulqini, providing valuable insight into historical scholarly discussions of non-canonical Qira’at.

Published by Dar Al-Ghawthani for Qur’anic Studies, this edition has been critically edited by Prof. Abdullah Al-Dughaythir. His work includes a study of the author, an examination of the manuscript and its attribution, and careful textual editing based on two manuscript copies, one written by the author's brother.

The book is a valuable resource for researchers and students of Qira’at and Qur’anic Sciences, particularly those interested in the principles of Qur’anic readings, the rulings on non-canonical recitations, and the critical editing of classical Qur’anic manuscripts.

An electronic edition is available through the Kitabi Al-Hadif app, making the work accessible to readers and researchers.