It is an edition both for those familiar with the Qur'an and for those coming to it for the first time; the message of the Qur'an was directly addressed to all people regardless of class, or age, and this dual-language edition is equally ...
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Written with clarity and authority and showing the distinct ways a variety of thinkers have sought to understand the text, The Qur'an: A Philosophical Guide introduces readers to the value of interpreting the Qur'an philosophically.
A “timely and provocative” biography of Islam’s foundational text: “The history of the book is a map of the world we live in today” (Tribune-Review).
The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching.
"Approved by Al-Azhar"--P. [4] of cover.
This new work presents a concise and accessible introduction to the Qur'an.
Study of the Qur'an and of Islamic thought along the lines that we describe here is able to respond to three urgent ... until all linguistic, semiotic, historical and anthropological problems raised by the Qur'an as text have been ...
and Khariji had developed distinct approaches to legal and theological matters as well as Qur'anic exegesis. The vast majority of Muslims came to be known as Sunnis, and the Shi'a became a smaller minority, while the Kharijis were even ...
'Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful one who taught by the pen, who taught man what he did not know.' The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago.
Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, Esack outlines the key themes and explains the historical and cultural context of this unique work whilst examining its content, language and style, and the variety of approaches, including ...
An expressive and moving new translation of the Qur'an, written in simple and straightforward form for the 21st century reader.
This is the 6th Edition and 5th revised version of this translation.The Qur'ān is, in its own words, "light," which means that it is self-manifesting, with no need of an external source of illumination; other things need light to become ...
A landmark new translation of the sacred text of Islam in an elegant deluxe edition Literally "the recitation," The Qur'an is considered within the Muslim faith to be the infallible word of God.
This is the 6th Edition and 5th revised version of this translation.The Qur'ān is, in its own words, "light," which means that it is self-manifesting, with no need of an external source of illumination; other things need light to become ...
Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, this supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching contains the creed, rituals, ethics, and Laws of Islam.
This is the English only version of the 6th (5th revised) Edition of this translation.
It is revered by Muslims throughout the world, it inspires unparalleled levels of devotion, passion, fear and, sometimes, incomprehension. In this book, the distinguished scholar Bruce Lawrence shows precisely why the Qur'an is Islam.
The traditional Arabic calligraphic pages are displayed alongside the English translation, which has been revised for this new edition. This fine binding edition features leather binding, gold page edges, a ribbon marker, and a slip-case.
This edition of the Holy Qur'an is very lightweight and easy to carry, by well known translator Abdullah Yusuf Ali. This edition also features a publishers introduction written for those unfamiliar with the Qur'an.