1.0 INTRODUCTION
An academic course collaboration with Maqasid Institute entitled “7 Long Surahs through the Lens of Maqasid al-Quran”. This course is designed as a structured Qur’anic studies programme that facilitates in-depth engagement with the Sab‘ Tiwāl (the Seven Long Surahs) through the analytical and objectivesbased framework of Maqasid al-Quran. The Qur’an represents the primary source of guidance for individual conduct and societal development. Among its chapters, the Sab‘ Tiwāl stand out for their comprehensive treatment of faith, legislation, ethics, governance, and communal responsibility. However, meaningful engagement with these surahs requires an approach that moves beyond literal interpretation
towards an appreciation of their higher purposes and ethical objectives.
The Huffaz Leadership Program is a structured tarbiyyah and leadership initiative that aims to
nurture Qur’an-guided, ethically grounded, and intellectually capable Huffaz youth. Through
this collaboration with Maqasid Institute, the course seeks to integrate Qur’anic scholarship
with contemporary Maqasid-based analysis, enabling participants to develop a principled,
holistic, and contextually relevant understanding of the Qur’an.
2.0 COURSE DETAILS
Course Title
Course on the Seven Long Surahs through the Lens of Maqasid al-Qur’an
Speaker
Professor Dr. Jasser Auda,
Professor Fellow, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Lecture Schedule
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Tuesday)
The lectures will be conducted on the following dates:
- 8 September 2026
- 22 September 2026
- 13 October 2026
- 27 October 2026
- 10 November 2026
- 24 November 2026
- 8 December 2026
Mode of Delivery
Hybrid (Physical and Online)
Venue (Physical Sessions)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Organiser
Huffaz Leadership Program
Collaborators
- Deputy Rector of Student Affairs and Community Engagement Office
- Centre of Postgraduate Studies
- Entrepreneurship Development Centre
3.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
The objectives of this course are as follows:
- To facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the thematic structure and key
messages of the first 7 long surah - To analyse Qur’anic guidance through the framework of Maqasid al-Quran,
emphasising higher objectives. - To enhance participants’ ability to relate Qur’anic principles to contemporary
individual and societal challenges. - To cultivate critical, reflective, and objectives-oriented engagement with the Qur’an.
- To strengthen spiritual consciousness (tazkiyah) alongside intellectual development.
4.0 TARGET PARTICIPANTS
This course is intended for:
- Students and graduates of Islamic Studies and related disciplines.
- Huffaz and advanced Qur’an learners seeking deeper analytical engagement.
- Educators, da‘wah activists, and emerging Muslim leaders.
- Members of the public with a strong interest in Maqasid-oriented Qur’anic studies.
5.0 COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT
The course will cover the 7 long surah as follows:
- Surah al-Baqarah
- Surah Āl ‘Imrān
- Surah al-Nisā’
- Surah al-Mā’idah
- Surah al-An‘ām
- Surah al-A‘rāf
- Surah al-Anfāl & Surah al-Tawbah
6.0 EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Through this course, participants are expected to:
- Develop a principled and objectives-driven Qur’anic worldview
- Enhance their analytical capacity in engaging Qur’anic texts
- Strengthen ethical reasoning grounded in Maqasid al-AlQuran
- Apply Qur’anic guidance meaningfully within contemporary contexts
7.0 CERTIFICATION
Participants who complete at least 80% of the sessions and required reflective components will
be awarded a Certificate of Completion, issued by Deputy Rector of Student Development and
Community Engangement
8.0 CONCLUSION
This course represents a strategic academic collaboration aimed at deepening Qur’anic The
proposed Quranic Journey: Course on the Seven Long Surahs through the Lens of Maqasid alQuran represents a structured academic and tarbiyyah initiative aimed at strengthening
Qur’anic literacy, objectives-based understanding, and ethical reasoning among participants.
Through collaboration with Maqasid Institute and the scholarly contribution of Professor Dr.
Jasser Auda, this programme aligns with IIUM’s mission of integrating revealed knowledge
with contemporary realities.