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 34
... promise comes true! 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 ...
... promise comes true! 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 ...
Page 36
... promise of Hell and Paradise; 6) another warning about the Judgment Day; 7) a description of the Hour of Judgment. The seven parts of the sura are well balanced in length and content, and the sura is tightly knit together. 1* [I swear] ...
... promise of Hell and Paradise; 6) another warning about the Judgment Day; 7) a description of the Hour of Judgment. The seven parts of the sura are well balanced in length and content, and the sura is tightly knit together. 1* [I swear] ...
Page 43
... promises that all the spiritual needs of man shall be fulfilled in the Hereafter. tions, S.88 is out-standing for its balanced composition with short, but powerful depic- tions of the Afterlife, followed by Signs and Warnings. In the ...
... promises that all the spiritual needs of man shall be fulfilled in the Hereafter. tions, S.88 is out-standing for its balanced composition with short, but powerful depic- tions of the Afterlife, followed by Signs and Warnings. In the ...
Page 84
... promise come true if you're telling the truth?” They can expect nothing but a Shout, which shall overtake them in the midst of their disputes! They will have no time to draw a will or to return to their families! At the sound of the ...
... promise come true if you're telling the truth?” They can expect nothing but a Shout, which shall overtake them in the midst of their disputes! They will have no time to draw a will or to return to their families! At the sound of the ...
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Contents
1 | |
41 | |
89 | |
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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