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 21
... wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools” (Prov. 3:35). V. 11: The Arabian tribe of Thamood is usually identified with the Nabateans who lived on the territory of present Jordan; their capital city was Petra ...
... wise shall inherit glory; but shame shall be the promotion of fools” (Prov. 3:35). V. 11: The Arabian tribe of Thamood is usually identified with the Nabateans who lived on the territory of present Jordan; their capital city was Petra ...
Page 33
... wise shall understand” (Dan. 12:10). Predestination is discussed in the New Testament by Mark (Cf. Mark 4:11-12, 25, 33-34). As the community of Mark was persecuted, the belief in predestination was likely to reinforce the self ...
... wise shall understand” (Dan. 12:10). Predestination is discussed in the New Testament by Mark (Cf. Mark 4:11-12, 25, 33-34). As the community of Mark was persecuted, the belief in predestination was likely to reinforce the self ...
Page 62
... 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 is ...
... 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 is ...
Page 66
... wise! 31. He admits to His mercy those He wills, and for the sinners He has prepared a painful punishment. V. 1: Man was a lower form of life for a long period of time (dahr). The extended duration precludes the possibility that the ...
... wise! 31. He admits to His mercy those He wills, and for the sinners He has prepared a painful punishment. V. 1: Man was a lower form of life for a long period of time (dahr). The extended duration precludes the possibility that the ...
Page 82
... wise Koran! 3. Indeed, you are one of the Messengers 4. on the straight path. 5. This is a Revelation from the Mighty, the Compassionate 6* to make you warn a people whose fathers have not received a Warning and remained carefree. 7 ...
... wise Koran! 3. Indeed, you are one of the Messengers 4. on the straight path. 5. This is a Revelation from the Mighty, the Compassionate 6* to make you warn a people whose fathers have not received a Warning and remained carefree. 7 ...
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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