Christmas and the Qur'an (Kuschel Karl-Josef)(Paperback)

Christmas and the Qur'an (Kuschel Karl-Josef)(Paperback)

The familiar and heartwarming story of Christmas is one of hope, encapsulated by the birth of the infant Jesus. It is also a story that unites Christianity and Islam--two faiths that have often been at odds with each other. The accounts of the Nativity given by the Evangelists Luke and Matthew find

The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary (Nasr Seyyed Hossein)(Paperback)

An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic

Understanding the Qur'an: Themes and Style (Haleem Muhammad Abdel)(Paperback)

Understanding the Qur'an Today (Hussein Mahmoud)(Paperback)

The prevailing belief among Muslims is that, because the Qur'an is the Word of God and God is eternal, it follows that His Word is also eternal. The belief is based on the postulate that the Word of God must be of the same nature as God Himself. Mahmoud Hussein refutes this by showing that it

What the Qur'an Meant: And Why It Matters (Wills Garry)(Paperback)

The Qur'an: What Everyone Needs to Know(r) (McAuliffe Jane)(Paperback)

This book provides a brief, accessible overview of the Qur'an in question-and-answer format. Jane McAuliffe, one of the world's foremost scholars of the Qur'an, introduces readers to this important text by discussing its origins, structure, themes, interpretations, and what it has to say about a

The Qur'an and the Bible. Text and Commentary - Said Reynolds

A groundbreaking comparative study that illuminates the connections between the Qur'an and the Bible While the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament are understood to be related texts, the sacred scripture of Islam, the third Abrahamic faith, has generally been considered separately. Noted religious

Love in the Holy Qur'an (Bin Muhammad Ghazi)(Paperback)

Examining at least one verse from every chapter of the Qur'an, and citing more than one-fifth of the entire text, this study analyzes what the Islamic holy book has to say about love. More than simply exploring the well-trodden subjects of love of God and love of neighbor, however, this book

Qur'an and Woman: Rereading the Sacred Text from a Woman's Perspective (Wadud Amina)(Paperback)

Fourteen centuries of Islamic thought have produced a legacy of interpretive readings of the Qu'ran written almost entirely by men. Now, with Qu'ran and Woman, Amina Wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman, a reading which validates the female voice in the Qu'ran and brings it out of

Qur'an(Paperback / softback)

Considered in Islam to be the infallible word of God, The Qur'an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel in a series of divine revelations. This title features Adam, Moses, Abraham, Jesus and John the Baptist, among others, who are regarded, like Muhammad, to be prophets of

The Qur'an: An Introduction (Saeed Abdullah)(Paperback)

There is much more to the Qur'an than the selective quotations favoured by Islamic fundamentalists. This book provides a student-friendly guide to the many ways in which the Qur'an can be read. Designed for both Muslims and Western non-Muslim students, it examines the Qur'an in Western scholarship

Exploring the Qur'an: Context and Impact (Haleem Muhammad Abdel)(Pevná vazba)

The teachings, style and impact of the Qur'an have always been matters of controversy, among both Muslims and non-Muslims. But in a modern context of intercultural sensitivity, what the Qur'an says and means are perhaps more urgent questions than ever before. This major new book by one of the

The Little Library Christmas (Young Kate)(Paperback)

The perfect Christmas gift for cooks and bibliophiles alike. The Little Library Christmas is a collection of 50 festive recipes from Kate Young, the Little Library cook. From edible gifts and cocktail party catering, to the big day itself and ideas for your leftovers, this book will guide you

Christmas in the Snow (Swan Karen)(Paperback / softback)

From the internationally bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's and Christmas on Primrose Hill comes another spellbindingly beautiful

Islam for Dummies (Clark Malcolm)(Paperback)

From the Qur'an to Ramadan, this friendly guide introduces you to the origins, practices and beliefs of IslamMany non-Muslims have no idea that Muslims worship the same God as Christians and Jews, and that Islam preaches compassion, charity, humility, and the brotherhood of man. And the

How to Read the Qur'an - A New Guide, with Select Translations (Ernst Carl W.)(Paperback / softback)

A compact introduction and reader's guide to the

Loving Jesus (Powell Mark Allan)(Paperback)

The essence of spirituality is loving God, says Powell. The Bible, the Talmud, and the Qu'ran all direct their followers not merely to believe in God, to trust God, to obey God, and to serve God - but to love God. Can we learn to love God? In this biblical spirituality for today, Powell's earnest

Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation (Ali Ahmed)(Paperback)

This bilingual edition of the Qur'an, the Holy Book of Islam, was first published in the United States in 1988. Ahmed Ali, the distinguished Pakistani novelist, poet, critic, and diplomat, presents this elegant and poetic translation in a contemporary and living voice. On each page, the original

Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas (Gray Kes)(Paperback)

A brilliantly funny story of Christmas chaos starring the one and only Daisy, from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. Daisy is SOOOOOOOO excited about Christmas! She loves the carols, the crackers, and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. She's got

The Qur'an: A Translation for the 21st Century (Salahi Adil)(Paperback)

The Qur'an is God's word. It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel 1,400 years ago and has been preserved in its original form ever since, guiding humankind to the Islamic creed and legislation, informing them of the stories of earlier prophets and their communities and calling

A Cat's Christmas Carol (Hay Sam)(Paperback)

It's Christmas Eve and all the staff in the department store are on their way home for Christmas. All except one . . . Clawdia, the department store's security cat She doesn't see the point in silly festive celebrations and would much rather prowl the corridors making sure everything is in order

Christmas (Amstutz Lisa J.)(Paperback / softback)

It's time to celebrate Christmas. There's so much to do! Make Christmas cake and decorate the Christmas tree. Have dinner with your family. Exchange presents. This important Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus

The Night Before Christmas (Gogol Nikolai)(Paperback)

It is the night before Christmas and devilry is afoot. The devil steals the moon and hides it in his pocket. He is thus free to run amok and inflicts all sorts of wicked mischief upon the village of Dikanka by unleashing a snowstorm. But the one he'd really like to torment is the town blacksmith,

Christmas with Louisa May Alcott (Alcott Louisa May)(Paperback)

This paperback will feature two Christmas-themed stories by the author: 'A Christmas Dream, and How It Came to Be True,' a tale inspired by Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol; and 'How It Happened.'