| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 231 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Originally published: London : Atlantic Books, 2006. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [208]-216) and index. |
| Summary |
An authoritative introduction to the sacred text reveals how it represents Islam, describing the origins of the faith in seventh-century Arabia while offering insight into how the Qurʼan remains a pivotal influence on modern society and politics. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgements -- A note on translations -- A note on Romanization -- Introduction -- Arab core -- 1. The prophet Muhammad : merchant and messenger -- 2. The prophet Muhammad : organizer and strategist -- 3. A'ishah : Muhammad's wife and custodian of his memory -- 4. The Dome of the Rock : Jerusalem landmark, Qur'anic icon -- Early commentaries -- 5. Ja'far as-Sadiq : Shi'ite Imam and Qur'anic exegete -- 6. Abu Ja'far at-Tabari : Sunni historian and Qur'anic exegete -- Later interpretations -- 7. Robert of Ketton : polymath translator of the Qur'an -- 8. Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi : visionary interpreter of divine names -- 9. Jalal ad-din Rumi : author of the Persian Qur'an -- Asian echoes -- 10. Taj Mahal : gateway to the Qur'anic vision of paradise -- 11. Ahmad Khan : Indian educator and Qur'an commentator -- 12. Muhammad Iqbal : Pakistani poet inspired by Qur'anic motifs -- Global accents -- 13. W.D. Mohammed : Qur'an as guide to racial equality -- 14. Osama bin Laden : Qur'an as mandate for jihad -- 15. AIDS victims and sick women : Qur'an as prescription for mercy -- Epilogue -- Glossary of key terms -- Further reading -- Index. |
| Subject |
Qurʼan -- Evidences, authority, etc.
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Qurʼan -- Commentaries -- History and criticism.
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| ISBN |
0871139510 |
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9780871139511 |
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