The Koran Handbook: An Annotated TranslationAlgora Publishing, 2005 - 544 pages This complete yet accessible translation of the Koran is designed as a teaching tool to explain in an analytical fashion the creed of nearly one billion people. Based on the most moderate Sunni tradition, it includes factual descriptions of Shi'ism, Sufism and other important distinctions.--Provided by publisher. |
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... Associators” — those who deny the uniqueness of God. IV. ATTITUDE TOWARD THE OTHER RELIGIONS The suras become more and more polemic. The brunt of the criticism are the “Associ- ators” of all kinds who deviate from strict monotheism, to ...
... Associators” — those who deny the uniqueness of God. IV. ATTITUDE TOWARD THE OTHER RELIGIONS The suras become more and more polemic. The brunt of the criticism are the “Associ- ators” of all kinds who deviate from strict monotheism, to ...
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... Associators. Indeed, idolaters worshiped heathen goddesses as God's “divine daughters” (Cf. S.53) and the Christians believed that God had a divine son in the person of Jesus Christ. The elevated style of this sura is typical of the ...
... Associators. Indeed, idolaters worshiped heathen goddesses as God's “divine daughters” (Cf. S.53) and the Christians believed that God had a divine son in the person of Jesus Christ. The elevated style of this sura is typical of the ...
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... Associators; and 7) hawia — a fiery Abyss for the Hypocrites. Hawia is loaded with another suggestive meaning: a mother who lost her first child. The distinction between the seven names for Hellfire is not a matter of principle and may ...
... Associators; and 7) hawia — a fiery Abyss for the Hypocrites. Hawia is loaded with another suggestive meaning: a mother who lost her first child. The distinction between the seven names for Hellfire is not a matter of principle and may ...
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... Associators. To understand this sura and the following ones, especially, S.55, it is necessary to explain who are the Jinn. They are spirits from the Unknown, maleficent more often than not, who personify the evil schemes of men and ...
... Associators. To understand this sura and the following ones, especially, S.55, it is necessary to explain who are the Jinn. They are spirits from the Unknown, maleficent more often than not, who personify the evil schemes of men and ...
Page 89
... Associators it may be seen as an introduction to the nextgroup ofsuras:IV. Attitude toward the Other Religions. S.37 consists of a short oath, a doxology, a story about the mischiefs of the Demons, a Sign and a Warning passage, a ...
... Associators it may be seen as an introduction to the nextgroup ofsuras:IV. Attitude toward the Other Religions. S.37 consists of a short oath, a doxology, a story about the mischiefs of the Demons, a Sign and a Warning passage, a ...
Contents
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IV Attitude Toward the Other Religions | 223 |
V Doxologies | 335 |
VI Legal Matters | 381 |
VII Fighting in the Way of God | 459 |
Addendum | 531 |
List of Arabic Words and Names in this Translation | 537 |
List of the Suras as They Appear in this Book | 541 |
List of the Suras from S1 to S114 | 543 |
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Abraham all-knowing Angels Arabic Associators astray battle of Badr believe brother Children of Israel Christians command Compassionate corruption created deeds deny disbelievers enemies everything in Heavens evil faith father fear fight Fire follow forgiving and merciful Gardens gave give God-fearing God’s Guidance hands hear hearts Heavens and earth Hell Hellfire Hereafter Iblis inspired Islam Koran land Lord Lord’s favors Meccan Medina Messenger mighty Moses Muhammad Muslims Name Name of God night Noah obey painful punishment Paradise Pharaoh pray promise Prophet Prophet Muhammad prostrate Protector Qur'an Quraish received recite rejected religion remember Reminder repent Resurrection Day revealed reward righteous Sacred Mosque Satan Scripture sent servants Signs sinners sins soul spiritual story straight path suras surely Thamood theJews Torah translation turn Unseen Verily verses Warner Warning we’ll Whoever wise witness women words worship wrong-doers yourselves zakat