The Qur'an: An Introduction

by Muhammad Abu-Hamdiyyah

Overview

This new work presents a concise and accessible introduction to the Qur'an. Muhammad Abu-Hamdiyyah first explores the concept of deity, including the Christian and Jewish understanding of God, and second discusses the Qur'anic message from the perspective of modern knowledge. This is an ideal textbook for students with no prior knowledge of the complexities of the Qur'an's message.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415225090
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/10/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	146
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr Abu-Hamdiyyah was Professor of Chemistry at the University of Kuwait (1973—1990). He is now retired and doing full-time research on the exposition of the Quranic discourse and the evolution of religion in the Near East.

Table of Contents

Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introductory Summary -- PART I -- Preliminary considerations and observations -- 1 The quest for understanding our world -- 2 Interpretation of the concepts 'religion' and 'revelation' -- PART II -- The Qur'an -- 3 An overall view of the Qur'an -- 4 A cross-section of the Qur'an -- 5 The overall plan of the Qur'an for mankind -- 6 Descriptive language of the Qur'an -- 7 God throws the rope and keeps the door open -- Appendix -- Notes -- Index.

Editorial Reviews

'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

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