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Special Edition
THE PRINCIPLES OF QUR’ANIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Deriving the Process of Knowledge from Revelation
By Kazi Abdul Mannan
Khandaker Mursheda Farhana
Scholarly Endorsement
| Book Review | The Principles of Qur’anic Research Methodology: Deriving the Process of Knowledge from Revelation Dr Craig J Selby, Australia The Principles of Qur’anic Research Methodology: Deriving the Process of Knowledge from Revelation by Professor Kazi Abdul Mannan and Dr Khandaker Mursheda Farhana is an ambitious and timely contribution to contemporary discussions on research philosophy and methodology. At a time when global scholarship is increasingly questioning the dominance of singular epistemological traditions, this volume offers a systematic articulation of research methodology grounded in Qur’anic epistemology. For much of contemporary academic discourse, research methodology has been shaped predominantly by Western philosophical traditions. While these frameworks have generated significant scholarly insight, they have also tended to position other epistemological traditions — including Indigenous, cultural, and religious knowledge systems — as peripheral to mainstream methodological thinking. This volume challenges that implicit hierarchy by presenting the Qur’an not only as a source of theological guidance, but as a coherent and sophisticated framework for understanding the nature, ethics, and processes of knowledge production. The authors advance a clear positioning that the Qur’anic worldview offers a comprehensive epistemic architecture that integrates ontology, epistemology, ethics, and method. Across seven carefully structured parts, the book reconstructs how revelation (waḥy), reason (ʿaql), reflection (tafakkur), and empirical observation can function together within a unified process of inquiry. In doing so, the authors demonstrate that Qur’anic thought does not stand in opposition to rational or empirical investigation; rather, it situates these within a broader ethical and metaphysical framework of knowledge. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is its clear engagement with contemporary research practice. Rather than presenting Qur’anic epistemology as an abstract philosophical system, the authors connect it directly to modern methodological debates, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research. The discussion illustrates how Qur’anic concepts of reflection, verification, balance, and ethical responsibility can inform research design, interpretation, and scholarly conduct across disciplines. For scholars working in qualitative inquiry, the book’s emphasis on reflexivity, ethical responsibility, and the integration of worldview within the research process will resonate strongly. Contemporary qualitative research already recognises that knowledge production is shaped by the positionality and philosophical orientation of the researcher. In this respect, the articulation of a Qur’anic methodological worldview represents not a departure from established qualitative traditions, but a meaningful expansion of them. Ultimately, The Principles of Qur’anic Research Methodology represents an important step toward a more pluralistic understanding of research philosophy. By systematically presenting Qur’anic epistemology as a methodological framework, the authors contribute to a growing body of scholarship seeking to broaden the intellectual foundations of research. The result is a work that will be of interest not only to scholars of Islamic studies, but also to researchers concerned with the philosophical and ethical dimensions of knowledge production in an increasingly interconnected academic landscape. Dr Craig J Selby Academic Director The Third Degree Southeast Asia Co-Chair, Global Qualifications Committee PRCA |
| Professor Dr Hamida LAHJOUJI, Morocco I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your remarkable work, THE PRINCIPLES OF QUR’ANIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Deriving the Process of Knowledge from Revelation. The methodological framework you present is both profound and urgently needed in contemporary Islamic scholarship. By grounding the research process in Qur’anic principles, you provide a level of objectivity, coherence and epistemic certainty that human‑made methodologies simply cannot guarantee. This foundation is what gives your work its unique depth and reliability. From a methodological standpoint, your book offers a structured, rigorous and spiritually informed framework that has the potential to significantly elevate research training within higher education. I deeply appreciate how you successfully translate Qur’anic values into practical research guidelines, thereby bridging the gap between sacred epistemology and modern academic standards. This contribution is particularly relevant for institutions seeking to cultivate a research culture rooted not only in technical rigor but also in ethical and spiritual integrity. As a scholar of research methodology myself, I find your framework exceptionally valuable. Its clarity, coherence and ethical richness make it a model that I fully intend to incorporate into my own teaching and supervision practices. I firmly believe that by adopting such a framework, universities can help students and researchers internalize research as a form of responsibility (amānah) rather than mere productivity, and publishing as an act of bearing witness (shahādah) rather than simply fulfilling metrics. In a time when academia is increasingly driven by speed, competition and quantifiable output, your work offers a restorative paradigm anchored in integrity, sincerity and purpose. For these reasons, I highly recommend your book to scholars, educators and institutions aiming to foster a research ethos that is both intellectually rigorous and ethically transformative. Thank you once again for this important and inspiring contribution. With warm regards, Professor Dr. Hamida LAHJOUJI PhD. Research Professor in Economics and Management Head of EFM/LPRI Research Team EMSI Casablanca – Morocco  |