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 ix
... Verily, this is the Holy Koran in a well guarded Book. It can be touched only by those who are purified. This is a Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds! (S.56:77-80) Verily, this is a Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds. The ...
... Verily, this is the Holy Koran in a well guarded Book. It can be touched only by those who are purified. This is a Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds! (S.56:77-80) Verily, this is a Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds. The ...
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... verily,” “indeed,” “in truth,” “surely,” “in fact,” etc. These words bring emotions into the text; in addition, “verily” conveys to it a sacramental character. The Koran is read aloud with frequent stops that are not indicated by ...
... verily,” “indeed,” “in truth,” “surely,” “in fact,” etc. These words bring emotions into the text; in addition, “verily” conveys to it a sacramental character. The Koran is read aloud with frequent stops that are not indicated by ...
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... Verily, man is ungrateful to his Lord! 7. Verily, he himself is a witness to that! 8. Verily, he has a passion for wealth! 9* Does he not know that when the graves are emptied out 10. and the content of the hearts is exposed, 11. verily ...
... Verily, man is ungrateful to his Lord! 7. Verily, he himself is a witness to that! 8. Verily, he has a passion for wealth! 9* Does he not know that when the graves are emptied out 10. and the content of the hearts is exposed, 11. verily ...
Page 25
... Verily, it is upon Us to show the right path! 13* Verily, the End and the Beginning are in Our Hands! 14. I am warning you about the raging Fire 15. in which the most wretched shall fall, 16. the one who denied and turned away. 17. The ...
... Verily, it is upon Us to show the right path! 13* Verily, the End and the Beginning are in Our Hands! 14. I am warning you about the raging Fire 15. in which the most wretched shall fall, 16. the one who denied and turned away. 17. The ...
Page 34
... Verily, this is a Reminder. Let anyone who wishes seek a way to his Lord! 20* Verily, your Lord knows that you stand up [in prayer] almost two-thirds of the night, or one half, or one-third of it, and some of your followers do the same ...
... Verily, this is a Reminder. Let anyone who wishes seek a way to his Lord! 20* Verily, your Lord knows that you stand up [in prayer] almost two-thirds of the night, or one half, or one-third of it, and some of your followers do the same ...
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