The Qur'an : a beginner's guide by Esack, Farid instant download

The Qur'an : a beginner's guide by Esack, Farid instant download

298 pages : 20 cm, \"In this elegant and objective guide, acclaimed Muslim scholar Farid Esack leads the reader through the Qur'an, outlining the key themes, explaining its historical and cultural context, and examining the complexities and controversies surrounding these areas. Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, this erudite study also outlines the structure, language, and literary aspects of the Qur'an, in addition to surveying the various trends in Qur'anic scholarship over the centuries.\"--Jacket, Includes bibliographical references and index, Introduction -- The Qur'an in the lives of Muslims -- The word enters the world -- The Qur'an as written word -- Gathering the Qur'an -- The Prophet and the begotten-not-created Qur'an -- Understanding and interpreting the Qur'an -- Belief in the Qur'an -- Righteous conduct in the Qur'an