The Koran For DummiesWith the current turmoil in the Middle East, there is a growing interest about Islam—the world’s second largest religion and one of the fastest growing—and its holy book, the Koran (or Qur’an). Now, with this easy-to-follow, plain-English guide, you can explore the history, structure, and basic tenets of Islam’s sacred scripture. The Koran For Dummies is for non-Muslims interested in the Koran as well as Muslims looking to deepen their understanding. Islamic scholar Sohaib Sultan provides a clear road map, revealing:
No other book provides such a straightforward look at what the Koran says, how it says it, and how believers live according to its guidance. From how the Koran was received by Mohammed and how it was compiled to how it’s interpreted by Islam’s two main branches, you’ll see how to put the Islamic faith in perspective. Plus, you’ll discover:
Complete with lists of important passages, Koranic terminology, famous quotes, and further reading resources, The Koran For Dummies makes it easy and enjoyable for you to grasp the teachings and significance of Islam's holy book. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Part of Tens 309 | 5 |
Discovering the Basic Messages of the Koran | 11 |
The Five Pillars of Islam | 18 |
From Revelation to Written Book | 21 |
Mapping Out the Structure of the Book | 37 |
Through stories of the past | 48 |
Discovering the Language of the Koran | 53 |
Purity of mind and body | 172 |
Understanding the Koranic View of Self | 191 |
Achieving Koranic Ethics and Morality | 203 |
Raising a Family the Koranic Way | 215 |
Relating the Koran to the World | 231 |
Purifying Society through Islamic Law | 255 |
Struggling for God Jihad | 273 |
Discussing Women in the Koran | 283 |
Searching for the Soul of the Koran | 79 |
Understanding Interpretations of the Koran Today | 93 |
Seeing the Koranic Worldview | 107 |
Divining Nature the Universe and the Unseen | 133 |
Taking the Koranic View of Other Faith Traditions | 147 |
Putting Meaning into Ritual | 169 |
The Koran and Modernity | 295 |
Ten Misconceptions about the Koran | 311 |
Ten Ways to Dig Deeper into the Koran | 321 |
Glossary of Koranic Terms | 331 |
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