A summary of the main teachings of the koran, including jesus and the. The quran also romanized quran or koran, is the central religious text of islam, which muslims. The fact he forgot the heavenly koran was needed to explain two elements in the earthly koran the perfect copy of the heavenly koran. Understanding the koran gives you a fascinating essential grasp of islams holy book. A very short introduction and muhammad, both by michael cook.
Those who believe in the unseen, and perform the prayers, and give from what we have provided for them. It is extremely necessary and urgent to teach the quran with understanding to the present generation because of two factors. Five books you should read to better understand islam. A book whereof the verses are explained in detail a quran in. Cherished as the final, perfect revelation of gods will by 1. It is brief and simple to read, yet contains much scientific knowledge. A quick christian guide to the muslim holy book audible audiobook. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this book, muhammad abdel haleem examines its recurrent themes and for the first time sets them in the context of the qurans linguistic style. Muslims believe the koran exists as a literal book in heaven and was dictated to the. Two of the best books youll ever read about muhammad and the quran are also the shortest.
We hope our effort will be fruitful in helping you to understand quran and further explore it for the. It is quite apparent that the author has a deep knowledge and understanding of both islam and christianity. These words can relate to past and present understanding of the natural world, and they can relate to non scientific meanings too, such as spiritual and moral insights. Towards understanding islam 2 editors preface ours is an age of anxiety and restlessness. Understanding the koran understanding the koran audiobook, by mateen elass.
So many muslims have this belief that everything between the two. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the everything koran book. Offering a brief, straightforward introduction, elass explains the korans background, summarizes its teachings, discusses differences from and similarities to the bible, and suggests how it shouldand shouldntbe used in conversation with muslims. Understanding the quran is a priceless book, and i use it enthusiastically for my classes. A guide for catholic educators introduction today we are bombarded with conflicting versions of muslims and islam in the media. This is a book, the authors wrote, based on what from any muslim.
It covers the background on its writing, a summary of its contents, a perspective on how its used and viewed by muslims, a comparison of differences and similarities to the bible, and some suggestions on how it should and should not be used in conversations with muslims. Perhaps more importantly, it is also about understanding the mind, or better, the minds of islam. The tenets of islam cannot be grasped without a proper understanding of the quran. What they really mean is that we need a koran we can read and understand.
And who believe in the revelation sent to thee, and sent before thy time, and in their hearts have the assurance of the. What i liked best was the parallels the author draws between bible and the koran and shows the distinction. Understanding the koran gives you a fascinating essential grasp of islam s holy book. Understanding the koran audiobook listen instantly. The two foundations of muslim faith are gods revelations to muhammad, known as the koran. At the beginning of the holy quran, allah mentions that this book. It contains the whole book, a brief illustrated guide to understanding islam, and more. The book is not only about understanding the koran. The everything koran book, written by duaa anwaran egyptian muslim raised in the united arab emiratesis your essential reference to understanding the principle teachings of allah, as revealed in the 114 chapters of the koran. A brief illustrated guide to understanding islam 6 1 please note that what is between these special brackets. It is only the length of the new testament, yet a fifth of. Download understanding the koran pdf books pdfbooks. The quran describes itself as a book of guidance for mankind 2.
Understanding the koran ebook by mateen elass 9780310298601. A quick christian guide to the muslim holy book ebook. My only hope is that this radicalism does not take 700 years to realize that there are other ways to spread the word. A quick christian guide to the muslim holy book by elass, mateen isbn. This is the book in which there is no doubt, a guide for the righteous.
Muslims believe the koran exists as a literal book in heaven and was dictated to the prophet muhammad by the angel gabriel. The quran is the holy book for muslims, revealed in stages to the prophet muhammad over 23 years. A quick christian guide to the muslim holy book 9780310248125 by mateen elass. The difficulties of reading the koran are notorious and common. From 2235 the verses described that mankind was of one. What you should know about islams holy book how is it like the bible. Written by a pastor who was born to a muslim father and raised in saudi arabia, understanding the koran gives you a fascinating, easytounderstand overview that will show you. And history tells us that such ages of restlessness have also been periods of birth for new movements and cultures. Mar 27, 2019 the fact he forgot the heavenly koran was needed to explain two elements in the earthly koran the perfect copy of the heavenly koran. It was the explanation the caliphs came up with for these two elements. Dec 11, 2012 written by a pastor who was born to a muslim father and raised in saudi arabia, understanding the koran gives you a fasinating, easytounderstand overview that will show you. Jun 06, 2004 understanding the koran gives you a fascinating essential grasp of islams holy book. Understanding the koran booksamillion online book store.
Understanding the koran a quick christian guide to the muslim holy book read book online read online. Understanding the quran analytically understanding. A blessed book, we have revealed to you, for them to reflect on its signs ayat and for the possessors of understanding to bear the reality in mind. Understanding the koran by mateen elass and don reed. The koran for dummies by sohaib sultan, paperback barnes. Here, the quran addresses itself to human reason, speaking in the language of logic. He also goes to pains to show how the bible and koran or almost the same book. The koran, the holy book of islam, includes some iconic passages and quotes known by most muslims and. The moral of the story, which transcends time and space, trumps the details of history. Why the background behind the koran is important how the koran came into existence a summary of the main teachings of the koran, including what it says about jesus and the crucifixion similarities and differences between muslim and christian views of god what the koran teaches about jihad and holy war. It is only the length of the new testament, yet a fifth of the world claims it is the complete revelation of god. It is rich in information, references, bibliography, and illustrations. The koran is veiled in mystery for most christians. The koran as a book is comparable in length to the gospels.
A nontechnical introduction to the koran designed to help christians understand the book revered by 1. The latter is the correct transliteration, but in contents we use the common koran. End of the day it leads to more questions, but the depth and breadth of understanding in a single book is more then worth. The exact meaning of the word koran is not clear for us today, but the three main theories. Learn arabic lesson 2 arabic grammar for understanding. The koran doesnt include specifics of history, including times, places, and lineage. A quick christian guide to the muslim holy book elass, mateen on. This guide is intended to help all people involved in catechesis and education in the roman catholic church to present islam accurately and in ways that preserve and promote together for.
Understand the origins and influence of the muslim holy book and the teachings of allah everything kindle edition by anwar, duaa. Some verses in the quran seem to imply that even those who do not speak arabic would understand the quran if it were recited to them. Understanding the koran audiobook mateen elass storytel. A quick nontechnical introduction to the koran designed to help christians understand a hidden book revered by 1. A quick christian guide to the muslim holy book by elass, mateen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The difficulties of reading the koran are notorious and. Written by a pastor who was born to a muslim father and raised in saudi arabia, understanding the koran gives you a fasinating, easytounderstand overview that will show you. And those who believe in what was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before you, and are certain of the hereafter. Understand the origins and influence of the muslim holy. Understanding the koran a quick christian guide to the.
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