Structure of the Holy Qur’ān
Dr Farhat Aziz
Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture, 1(1), pp. 27-59.

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Aziz, Dr Farhat. (2013). Structure of the Holy Qur’an. Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture, 1(1), pp. 27-59.

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Dr Farhat Aziz is the Assistant Professor of Forman Christian College University, Pakistan. She has over 9 years of teaching experience; worked as Examiner, External Paper Setter, Viva Voce Examiner for Punjab University, Lahore College Women University, Government College University Lahore; 08 Published articles in national journals; 09 Published articles in international journals; 18 published articles in national newspapers; 3 published articles in local magazines; Research interest: Qura’nic Sciences, Islam and West , Orientalism and Occidentalism, Islamic Law and Jurisprudence, spirituality and moral development and course designing. Advisor: Islamic Society FCC. She can be reached at [email protected]