The Qur'an - An Introduction

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 152 pages
• Published by: Routledge
• Edition: 1st Edition April 6, 2000
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0415225094
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0415225090
• Book Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 7 ounces

Product Review
' this is an informative book with short, well-explained chapters.' - Victoria La'Porte, Theological Book Review

'An interesting book, and anyone looking for an explanation of the popular Muslim (as opposed to the academic) understanding of Islam in general and the Qur'an in particular would profit from studying it.' - Centre for Islamic Studies Newsletter

'It is an intelligent and gratifying study that distinguishes itself by the clarity of its vision and the lucidity of its expression. Immediately accessible to the modern reader, exemplary in its pedagogical skills, and free of all jarring polemics and apology, Abu Hamdiyyah's book makes a very welcome contribution to the contemporary Muslim effort to solicit the Qur'an to speak to our own generation Abu Hamdiyyah's work stands alone in the repertoire of contemporary literature.' - S. Parvez Manzoor, The Muslim World Book Review

'It is an intelligent and gratifying study that distinguishes itself by the clarity of its vision and the lucidity of its expression. Immediately accessible to the modern reader, exemplary in its pedagogical skills, and free of all jarring polemics and apology, Abu Hamdiyyah's book makes a very welcome contribution to the contemporary Muslim effort to solicit the Qur'an to speak to our own generation Abu Hamdiyyah's work stands alone in the repertoire of contemporary literature.' - S. Parvez Manzoor, The Muslim World Book Review

' this is an informative book with short, well-explained chapters.' - Victoria La'Porte, Theological Book Review

'An interesting book, and anyone looking for an explanation of the popular Muslim (as opposed to the academic) understanding of Islam in general and the Qur'an in particular would profit from studying it.' - Centre for Islamic Studies Newsletter

Product Description
Qur'an: An Introduction is the first book that deals with the Quranic discourse from two essential perspectives. First, the book looks at the development of Mohammed's thought within the context of Jewish and Christian ideas about God; and second, it explores the Quranic message from the vantage point of the modern scientific world view. Mohammad Abu-Hamdiyyah presents an accessible introduction to the rich complexities of this ancient text, enabling readers to understand the various components of its message--from the concept of God, the position of mankind in this world, and the purpose of life to the absolute freedom of choice and the responsibility that accompanies it.

Reader Reviews
This book takes a fresh and unique look at the Qur'an. The author lays the groundwork by examining the concepts of deity and revelation before going on to look at the Qur'an from the perspective of modern scientific knowledge. Highly recommended!