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 18
... prostrate when the Koran is read to them? 22. Only the disbelievers deny it, 23. and God knows best what they conceal. 24. So announce to them a painful punishment! 25. But not to those who believed and did good works — for them there ...
... prostrate when the Koran is read to them? 22. Only the disbelievers deny it, 23. and God knows best what they conceal. 24. So announce to them a painful punishment! 25. But not to those who believed and did good works — for them there ...
Page 26
... will call the Heavenly Hosts! 19* So do not follow him, but prostrate yourself and come nearer [to God]! V.1f: “Recite,” “proclaim,” or even “intone” convey the intended meaning. 26 The Koran Handbook 96. T H E C L O T Meccan, 19 verses.
... will call the Heavenly Hosts! 19* So do not follow him, but prostrate yourself and come nearer [to God]! V.1f: “Recite,” “proclaim,” or even “intone” convey the intended meaning. 26 The Koran Handbook 96. T H E C L O T Meccan, 19 verses.
Page 27
... Prostrate yourself”: bend forward from a kneeling position and touch the ground with your forehead. The feeling of humility and obedience toward God's plan is contrasted to the blasphemous self-reliance alluded to in v.7. SURA. 87. THE.
... Prostrate yourself”: bend forward from a kneeling position and touch the ground with your forehead. The feeling of humility and obedience toward God's plan is contrasted to the blasphemous self-reliance alluded to in v.7. SURA. 87. THE.
Page 62
... you would surely return to sin! 16. But on that Day We will grasp you in. 1. Ha mim. 2* [I swear] by the persuasive Scripture! 26. Prostrate yourself before Him part of the night or. 62 The Koran Handbook 44. T H E S M O K E Meccan, 59 ...
... you would surely return to sin! 16. But on that Day We will grasp you in. 1. Ha mim. 2* [I swear] by the persuasive Scripture! 26. Prostrate yourself before Him part of the night or. 62 The Koran Handbook 44. T H E S M O K E Meccan, 59 ...
Page 66
... our Lord be exalted! He. 26. Prostrate yourself before Him part of the night or glorify Him throughout the long night. what I've received from God and His Messages.” 66 The Koran Handbook 72. T H E J I N N Meccan, 28 verses.
... our Lord be exalted! He. 26. Prostrate yourself before Him part of the night or glorify Him throughout the long night. what I've received from God and His Messages.” 66 The Koran Handbook 72. T H E J I N N Meccan, 28 verses.
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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