Foreign Vocabulary of the Qur’ān in Western Academic Writings: A Case Study of Andrew Rippin

The contemporary western Qur’ānic scholarship is flourishing swiftly with the manifestation of diverse and multifaceted approaches. At present, averments studying Quran objectivity impartiality cannot be overlooked. Yet, despite this, many scholars. Muslims non-Muslims link tradition norms oriental scholarship. present article endeavors to trace whether approaches pure academic neutral spirit that separates it from epistemological hierarchy or still follows polemical theological agenda. For this purpose, work a renowned scholar Andrew Rippin selected on theme foreign vocabulary Qur’ān. critical analytical approach investigate his work. has contributed thoroughly exploring classical Muslims’ dealing subject while adding etymological source theories. However, concluded few variances perpetuated by Rippin, gross foundation does not go beyond demarcation set predecessor Arthur Jeffery in field Qur’ān indicates lack approach.