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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... Unseen.” Eschatology is the religious doctrine of the last events that will take place at the far- thest boundary (Gr.: eschaton) of time and space. This boundary is the veil that separates our world from the Unseen and prevents us from ...
... Unseen.” Eschatology is the religious doctrine of the last events that will take place at the far- thest boundary (Gr.: eschaton) of time and space. This boundary is the veil that separates our world from the Unseen and prevents us from ...
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... Unseen. Some Muslim mystics believe that the Worlds comprise at least three realms: the material world, the world of the Angels, and the world of God. Personified by Gabriel, the world of the Angels allows man to communicate with God ...
... Unseen. Some Muslim mystics believe that the Worlds comprise at least three realms: the material world, the world of the Angels, and the world of God. Personified by Gabriel, the world of the Angels allows man to communicate with God ...
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... Unseen. SURA. 114. THE. PEOPLE. A prayer for God's protection against evil thoughts. 114.THE PEOPLE Meccan, 6 verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful! 1* Say: “I seek refuge by the Lord of the people, 2. the Ruler of the ...
... Unseen. SURA. 114. THE. PEOPLE. A prayer for God's protection against evil thoughts. 114.THE PEOPLE Meccan, 6 verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful! 1* Say: “I seek refuge by the Lord of the people, 2. the Ruler of the ...
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... Unseen world. The Muslims believe that man comes in contact with the Unseen in his dreams. S.81 is rich in thoughts concerning the destiny of man, his toils on earth (vv. 4, 8), and his fate after Judgment Day. Predestination is ...
... Unseen world. The Muslims believe that man comes in contact with the Unseen in his dreams. S.81 is rich in thoughts concerning the destiny of man, his toils on earth (vv. 4, 8), and his fate after Judgment Day. Predestination is ...
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... Unseen. 25* These are not the words of Satan, the stoned one! 26. Then where are you going? 27. Verily, this is but a Warning to the Worlds, 28. to those of you who want to be upright. 29* But you can will only what God wills, the Lord ...
... Unseen. 25* These are not the words of Satan, the stoned one! 26. Then where are you going? 27. Verily, this is but a Warning to the Worlds, 28. to those of you who want to be upright. 29* But you can will only what God wills, the Lord ...
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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