This highly topical introduction to the holy book of Islam includes essential reference resources such as a chronology of the revelation, weblinks and extensive guides to further reading.
Exploring the Qur'an's reception through history, its key teachings and its place in contemporary thought and belief, the book analyzes:
- the Qur'an as the word of God
- its reception and communication by the Prophet Muhammad
- the structure and language of the text
- conceptions of God, the holy law and jihad
- Islamic commentaries on Qur'anic teachings through the ages.
The Qur'an: The Basics is a concise and easy-to-read introduction to the text that provides the foundations of Muslim faith, right-living and daily worship.
- ISBN13 9781317796893
- Publish Date 19 December 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 September 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format eBook
- Pages 168
- Language English