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 xiv
... righteousness and deserve a reward in the Hereafter. The Koran calls to strict monotheism, expressed in five acts of faith, the so- called “pillars” of Islam: belief in one God, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca (the ...
... righteousness and deserve a reward in the Hereafter. The Koran calls to strict monotheism, expressed in five acts of faith, the so- called “pillars” of Islam: belief in one God, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca (the ...
Page 6
... righteous be recompensed and the evil people punished. Hence, the need for Paradise and Hell. The Muslim ethics is now expanded to include the duties of prayer and charity. Such religious concepts as prayer, almsgiving, Hell, Heaven ...
... righteous be recompensed and the evil people punished. Hence, the need for Paradise and Hell. The Muslim ethics is now expanded to include the duties of prayer and charity. Such religious concepts as prayer, almsgiving, Hell, Heaven ...
Page 17
... righteous there shall be bliss, 14. and for the corrupt there shall be the Fire 15. which they shall enter onJudgment Day. 16. They shall not escape from it! 17. But how will you know what is Judgment Day? 18. And again, how will you ...
... righteous there shall be bliss, 14. and for the corrupt there shall be the Fire 15. which they shall enter onJudgment Day. 16. They shall not escape from it! 17. But how will you know what is Judgment Day? 18. And again, how will you ...
Page 18
... righteousness. In the second part starting with another Oath, the Prophet Muhammad is ordered by God to warn the enemies of faith of the dire consequences of their rejection of the Koran. 84.THE SPLIT OPEN Meccan, 25 verses In the Name ...
... righteousness. In the second part starting with another Oath, the Prophet Muhammad is ordered by God to warn the enemies of faith of the dire consequences of their rejection of the Koran. 84.THE SPLIT OPEN Meccan, 25 verses In the Name ...
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... righteous members, provided he himself is righteous. Vv. 10-15: Verses that invite to caution can be called Warning or Guidance passages. V. 17: The night brings animals and people to their homes. V. 19: “You shall be ascending step by ...
... righteous members, provided he himself is righteous. Vv. 10-15: Verses that invite to caution can be called Warning or Guidance passages. V. 17: The night brings animals and people to their homes. V. 19: “You shall be ascending step by ...
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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