Understanding the Islamic Scripture

by Mir; Mustansir

• ISBN13: 9780321355737
• ISBN10: 0321355733
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781317342731
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-09-18
• Publisher: ROUTLEDGE
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Summary

This text offers clear translations of and extensive commentaries on 37 key passages of the Islamic scripture, making the Qur'an accessible to students and general readers who lack the linguistic background to read it in the original Arabic form. Providing a well-rounded and faithful introduction to the Qur'an, this book can be used in courses on Islam, the Qur'an, or Sacred Texts-either as a supplement or as a substitute for reading from the Qur'an itself.

Author Biography

Mustansir Mir is a Professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Islamic Studies at Youngstown State University, and is also the Director of the Center for Islamic Studies there.  He has published many translations from Arabic, especially the work of major Sufi poets of South Asia. 

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

General

Introduction

The Essence of the Quran

The Story of Adam

Cow 30 39

Abraham Builds the Ka'bah and Prays for a Prophet

Cow 124 129

True Piety 2 Cow 177

A Battle Between the Israelites and the Philistines 2 Cow 246 251

The Throne Verse 2 Cow 255

No Compulsion in the Matter of Religion 2 Cow 256

Spending in the Way of God 2 Cow 261 269

Making a Loan Transaction 2 Cow 282 283

Creed and Commitment 2 Cow 285 286

Love of Desirable Things

Family of 'Imran 14 17

Jesus: Birth, Miracles, and Mission 3 Family of 'Imran 45 51

God's Blessing upon the Arabs 3 Family of 'Imran 102 105

One God, One Humanity 4 Women

Orphans, Justice, and Polygamy 4 Women 2 4

Structure of Authority in Islam 4 Women 59

Matrimonial Relationship: Some Issues 4 Women 127 130

Prophets and Revelation

Women 163 165

Torah, Evangel, and Qur'an

Feast 44 48

Nature as a Repository of Signs

Cattle 95 99

The Primordial Covenant

Heights 172 173

Charity Offerings

Repentance 60

Joseph Interprets the Dreams of His Prison-Mates

Joseph 36 42

Inviting People to the Faith

Bee 125 128

Commandments

Night Journey 22 39

God Makes Moses a Prophet

T.a-Ha 9 36

War in Self-Defense

Pilgrimage 38 41

God Is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth

Light 35

Qualities of the Servants of God<$$$>

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