A. S. Ali

This dissertation primarily concerns the belief held by a majority of traditional scholars that al-Tafsir bi al-Ma'thur is hujja (a binding proof). This type of al-Tafsir (Qur'anic exegegis) is based upon the traditions of the Prophet, his Companions, and the immediate Successor…

In this thesis, the effects of cementation on a selected local dune sand have been studied under static loading. Stress-strain, strength and general characteristics of artificially cemented sands, were determined under different loading conditions, different cure periods, differ…