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 10
... know that when the graves are emptied out 10. and the content of the hearts is exposed, 11. verily, on that Day, their Lord will know everything about them. V. 1-5: Those who race are horses that are striking sparks with their ...
... know that when the graves are emptied out 10. and the content of the hearts is exposed, 11. verily, on that Day, their Lord will know everything about them. V. 1-5: Those who race are horses that are striking sparks with their ...
Page 17
... know what is Judgment Day? 19* — It is the Day when no soul shall help another soul! On that Day all power shall be with God! Vv. 1f: The sura opens with the description of the chaos that will overtake the material world onJudgment Day ...
... know what is Judgment Day? 19* — It is the Day when no soul shall help another soul! On that Day all power shall be with God! Vv. 1f: The sura opens with the description of the chaos that will overtake the material world onJudgment Day ...
Page 31
... all around, frowned and scowled. Then he turned his back and making much of himself, he said: “That's nothing but magic passed on from father to son — just the words of a man.” — Soon I will burn him in the Saqar! How will you know what ...
... all around, frowned and scowled. Then he turned his back and making much of himself, he said: “That's nothing but magic passed on from father to son — just the words of a man.” — Soon I will burn him in the Saqar! How will you know what ...
Page 62
... all the wise decisions are sorted out 5. by Our command. Indeed, We are the Senders 6. by the mercy of your Lord — He is the Hearer, the Knowing. 7. He is the Lord of the Heavens and earth and what is in between. For someone whose faith ...
... all the wise decisions are sorted out 5. by Our command. Indeed, We are the Senders 6. by the mercy of your Lord — He is the Hearer, the Knowing. 7. He is the Lord of the Heavens and earth and what is in between. For someone whose faith ...
Page 68
... know who is weaker in protection and smaller in number. 25. Say: “I don't know whether what has been promised to you is ... all things!” Vv. 1f: This passage connects to S.46:29-32. V. 4: The foolish member of the Jinn clan is Iblis, the ...
... know who is weaker in protection and smaller in number. 25. Say: “I don't know whether what has been promised to you is ... all things!” Vv. 1f: This passage connects to S.46:29-32. V. 4: The foolish member of the Jinn clan is Iblis, the ...
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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