Ulum al-Qur'an refers to the collection of scholarly disciplines related to understanding and explaining the Quran. It includes the study of the history of the Quran's compilation and development, its textual analysis, and understanding of its meanings and teachings. The scope of Ulum al-Qur'an has expanded over time to incorporate linguistic, theological, and other relevant fields. It aims to help students gain an accurate and contextualized understanding of the Quran based on early Islamic scholarship.