The Qur'an (Haleem M. a. S. Abdel)(Paperback)

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

The Qur'an (Haleem M. a. S. Abdel)(Paperback)

One of the most influential books in the history of literature, recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the Qur'an is the supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching, the sacred text that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of Islam. Yet despite the

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 Qur'an: English Translation and Parallel Arabic Text (Haleem M. A. S. Abdel)(Pevná vazba)

One of the most influential books in the history of literature, recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the Qur'an is the supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching, the sacred text that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of Islam. First published in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(Pevná vazba)

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. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to

The Noble Quran (Allah)(Pevná vazba)

The Holy Quran is a compilation of the verbal revelations given to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) over a period of twenty three years. The Holy Quran is the Holy Book or the Scriptures of the Muslims. It lays down for them the law and commandments, codes for their social and moral behavior, and

The Holy Qur'an (Ali Abdullah Yusuf)(Paperback)

Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, The Holy Qur'an (also known as The Koran) is the sacred book of Islam. It is the word of God whose truth was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years. As it was revealed, so it was committed to memory by his companions,

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

You Must Be Layla (Abdel-Magied Yassmin)(Paperback / softback)

You Changed My Life (Sellou Abdel)(Paperback)

Sellou's fictional reincarnation, Driss, played to critical acclaim by French comedian Omar Sy in the movie Les Intouchables, captured the hearts of millions. Already a bestseller in France and Germany, You Changed My Life shows us the real man behind Sy's edgy charm. The book takes us from his

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

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

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

Mohammed's Koran: Muhammad's Quran (McLoughlin Peter)(Paperback)

This book contains the 20th century's most common translation of the Koran, re-arranged into the chronological order accepted by Western scholars and devout Muslims alike. The book also shows how later verses (particularly The Verse of the Sword) abrogate (cancel) all the 'peaceful' verses of the