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. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 53
Page 34
... yourselves on the Day when your children's hair turns white, the sky is rent asunder, and the 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 ...
... yourselves on the Day when your children's hair turns white, the sky is rent asunder, and the 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 ...
Page 63
... yourselves before God — indeed, I came to you with clear authority. 20. I'm taking refuge in my Lord and your Lord to prevent you from stoning me. 21. If you don't trust me, keep away from me!” 22. Then he turned to his Lord: “Truly ...
... yourselves before God — indeed, I came to you with clear authority. 20. I'm taking refuge in my Lord and your Lord to prevent you from stoning me. 21. If you don't trust me, keep away from me!” 22. Then he turned to his Lord: “Truly ...
Page 79
... yourselves, indeed, He knows best who of you is God-fearing! 33* Have you seen the one who turns away, 34. gives sparingly and lacks benevolence? 35. Does he know the Unseen, can he encompass [it]? 36. Has he not heard from the writings ...
... yourselves, indeed, He knows best who of you is God-fearing! 33* Have you seen the one who turns away, 34. gives sparingly and lacks benevolence? 35. Does he know the Unseen, can he encompass [it]? 36. Has he not heard from the writings ...
Page 80
... yourselves before God and worship Him! V. 1: “When it sets” or “when it rises.” V. 2: “Your companion” is the Prophet Muhammad. V. 5: “Someone great in power” is the Angel Gabriel. “Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man ...
... yourselves before God and worship Him! V. 1: “When it sets” or “when it rises.” V. 2: “Your companion” is the Prophet Muhammad. V. 5: “Someone great in power” is the Angel Gabriel. “Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man ...
Page 90
You have reached your viewing limit for this book.
You have reached your viewing limit for this book.
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 |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
Abraham all-knowing Angels Arabic Associators astray battle of Badr believe brother Children of Israel Christians command Compassionate corruption created deeds deny disbelievers enemies everything in Heavens evil faith father fear fight Fire follow forgiving and merciful Gardens gave give God-fearing God’s Guidance hands hear hearts Heavens and earth Hell Hellfire Hereafter Iblis inspired Islam Koran land Lord Lord’s favors Meccan Medina Messenger mighty Moses Muhammad Muslims Name Name of God night Noah obey painful punishment Paradise Pharaoh pray promise Prophet Prophet Muhammad prostrate Protector Qur'an Quraish received recite rejected religion remember Reminder repent Resurrection Day revealed reward righteous Sacred Mosque Satan Scripture sent servants Signs sinners sins soul spiritual story straight path suras surely Thamood theJews Torah translation turn Unseen Verily verses Warner Warning we’ll Whoever wise witness women words worship wrong-doers yourselves zakat