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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... sinners. The suras also inform us about the mission of the Prophet and his initial rejection by the people of his native Mecca. II. ESCHATOLOGY AND APOCALYPSIS Longer than the preceding ones, but still highly emotional in content, the ...
... sinners. The suras also inform us about the mission of the Prophet and his initial rejection by the people of his native Mecca. II. ESCHATOLOGY AND APOCALYPSIS Longer than the preceding ones, but still highly emotional in content, the ...
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... sinners go astray and lose their way in disbelief. Here is the text of the Christian Lord's prayer (Matt. 6:9-13) for a direct comparison with S.1: (1) Our Father which art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (2) Thy kingdom come. (3) Thy ...
... sinners go astray and lose their way in disbelief. Here is the text of the Christian Lord's prayer (Matt. 6:9-13) for a direct comparison with S.1: (1) Our Father which art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (2) Thy kingdom come. (3) Thy ...
Page 11
... sinners is light for the lack of them. V. 11: Soon the descriptions of Hell and Paradise will be amplified with vivid details. Hell is “the Fire,” and Paradise is “the Garden,” or “the Gardens under which the rivers flow.” According to ...
... sinners is light for the lack of them. V. 11: Soon the descriptions of Hell and Paradise will be amplified with vivid details. Hell is “the Fire,” and Paradise is “the Garden,” or “the Gardens under which the rivers flow.” According to ...
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... sinners will have their right hand tied behind their head and their left hand tied behind their back. Therefore, the inhabitants of the earth will be divided into “the people of the right hand” and “the people of the left hand.” This ...
... sinners will have their right hand tied behind their head and their left hand tied behind their back. Therefore, the inhabitants of the earth will be divided into “the people of the right hand” and “the people of the left hand.” This ...
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... sinners or those who died for their faith. Vv. 4: “Pit” or “trench.” The compassion shown here to the Christians is worth noting. V. 10: The sinners will be punished in this life by the Fire of hate, shame, and remorse. Vv. 10-11: It ...
... sinners or those who died for their faith. Vv. 4: “Pit” or “trench.” The compassion shown here to the Christians is worth noting. V. 10: The sinners will be punished in this life by the Fire of hate, shame, and remorse. Vv. 10-11: It ...
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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