The Koran for Dummies (Sohaib Sultan)

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ISBN: 0764555812
Author: Sohaib Sultan
Publisher: Wiley Publishing (May 2004)
Pages: 362 Binding: Paperback

Description from the publisher:

Publishers Weekly, February 9, 2004

"...provides an introduction to Islam's holy book."

From the Back Cover

See what the Koran says about women, family, and law

Grasp the wisdom and power of Islam’s sacred Scripture

Want to understand the Koran? This straightforward guide explains what the Koran says, how it says it, and how believers live according to its guidance. From how the Koran was revealed to Mohammad to how the Book relates to today’s world, you’ll see how to put the Islamic faith in perspective.

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English

"Get in, get out" information

Icons and other navigational aids

Tear-out cheat sheet

Top ten lists

A dash of humor and fun

Discover:

How Islam relates to other faiths

What the Koran says about God, prophets, humankind, and the self

The Koran’s teachings on morality

Common misconceptions about the Koran

Sohaib Sultan is a freelance journalist and student of the Islamic tradition who has studied the Koran and Islam extensively with Islamic scholars in the United States and Saudi Arabia.

With 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:

The meaning of Koran and its basic message

The Koran’s place in history and in Islamic spiritual life

Explanations of its language, structure, and narrative style

How to live by the Koran’s teachings

The Koran’s role in key global issues, such as Jihad vs. terrorism

Different interpretations of the Koran

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:

What the Koran really says about women and civil law

How Islam relates to Judaism and Christianity

The Koran’s view of God, prophets, mankind, and the self

How its teachings are lived and recited every day by devout Muslims

Common misconceptions of the Koran

How to raise a family the Koranic way

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.