Research Article

The Phenomenon of Rasm al-Mushaf in the Science of Qirāʾāt: Harrāz’s Manzūm Mawrid al-Zam’ān

Volume: 11 Number: 22 December 15, 2024
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The Phenomenon of Rasm al-Mushaf in the Science of Qirāʾāt: Harrāz’s Manzūm Mawrid al-Zam’ān

Abstract

The term ‘Rasm al-Mushaf’ or ‘al-Rasm al-`Uthmānī’ refers to the orthography used in writing the Qurʾān, as established in the Mushafs sent by Caliph `Uthmān to the Islamic centres. The specific orthography of the Mushafs that were scribed during the time of Caliph `Uthmān was determined and recorded by the scholars under the name of ‘Rasm al-Mushaf’ or ‘al-Rasm al-`Uthmānī’ and has been passed down to the present day in this way. While some modifications were made over time to accommodate evolving requirements, the fundamental spelling convention remained intact. The orthographic characteristics of the ‘Uthmānic Muṣḥaf were preserved based on its original form, with the science of Qur'anic recitation (qirāʾāt) playing a significant role in this process. This article examines the work Mawrid al-zam’ān by Muhammad b. Muhammad al-Kharrāz (d. 728/1318), which holds significant importance in studies on Rasm al-Mushaf. In this respect, this study aims to determine the place of Kharrāz and his poem in the literature. In addition, in this study, the method of the poem, the subjects it deals with and its place in the orthography of the Mushaf have been analyzed through a prominent commentary. In the study, firstly, the literature related to the field was referred to as well as information on issues such as Rasm al-Mushaf and the binding nature of the Mushaf. Afterwards, the sources used in the poetic work titled Mawrid al- zam'ān were mentioned and content analysis was made about the language and expression features of the work. In this context, it has been tried to determine what makes the relevant work of al-Kharrāz valuable and distinguishes it from others. It is evident that al-Kharrāz's work is an important one in terms of conveying the information contained in the main works on the orthography of the Mushaf such as al-Muqni', al-Tabyīn, and al-Aqīla. As a result, it is also seen that the work contributes to the literature on the orthography of the Mushaf, since the issues of Rasm al-Mushaf and Zabt al-Mushaf are given together.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Recitation of the Qur'an and Qiraat

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 15, 2024

Submission Date

July 12, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 24, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 11 Number: 22

ISNAD
Koyuncu, Recep. “Muhammed El-Harrâz’ın Mevridü’z-Zam’ân Adlı Manzumesi Özelinde Kıraat İlminde Resmü’l-Mushaf Meselesi”. Mütefekkir 11/22 (December 1, 2024): 399-419. https://doi.org/10.30523/mutefekkir.1600522.

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