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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Page 11
... Garden,” or “the Gardens under which the rivers flow.” According to Arabic lore, the Fire in Hell has seven layers: 1) Hellfire (djohannam) for the rebels and the believers who died without contrition; 2) laza — a blazing Fire for the ...
... Garden,” or “the Gardens under which the rivers flow.” According to Arabic lore, the Fire in Hell has seven layers: 1) Hellfire (djohannam) for the rebels and the believers who died without contrition; 2) laza — a blazing Fire for the ...
Page 12
... Garden where he will enjoy food and relaxation, and where the faithful will savor friendship untainted by disputes. Hell is a torrid place where the damned will be at one another's throat and ever feel hot and thirsty, nauseated and ...
... Garden where he will enjoy food and relaxation, and where the faithful will savor friendship untainted by disputes. Hell is a torrid place where the damned will be at one another's throat and ever feel hot and thirsty, nauseated and ...
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... Gardens” or “Garden.” V. 14: God's Names such as the Merciful, the Almighty, and the Compassionate are all in the superlative degree. There are 100 of them, including the Name Allah. In Arabic these Names are preceded by the article al ...
... Gardens” or “Garden.” V. 14: God's Names such as the Merciful, the Almighty, and the Compassionate are all in the superlative degree. There are 100 of them, including the Name Allah. In Arabic these Names are preceded by the article al ...
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... Gardens, will be asking one another and the sinners: “What has brought you into the Sakar? They shall say: “We didn't pray, we didn't feed the poor, 49. But what is the matter with them? Why are. 31 I. The Foundation ofIslamic Belief.
... Gardens, will be asking one another and the sinners: “What has brought you into the Sakar? They shall say: “We didn't pray, we didn't feed the poor, 49. But what is the matter with them? Why are. 31 I. The Foundation ofIslamic Belief.
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... Garden,” meaning “Paradise.” V. 45: The Prophet's mission consisted in reciting the Koran, demonstrating God's Signs, and calling to monotheism. The Messenger was instructed to exercise patience, to use only verbal persuasion, and never ...
... Garden,” meaning “Paradise.” V. 45: The Prophet's mission consisted in reciting the Koran, demonstrating God's Signs, and calling to monotheism. The Messenger was instructed to exercise patience, to use only verbal persuasion, and never ...
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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