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Sufi Master and Qur'an Scholar
Sufi Master and Qur'an Scholar
by Martin Nguyen
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This book is the first extensive examination of the medieval Qur'an commentary known as the Lata'if al-isharat and the first critical biography of its author, the famous spiritual master Abu al-Qasim al-Qushayri. Written in 5th/11th century Nishapur, an... (read more)

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The Vernacular Qur'an: Translation and the Rise of Persian Exegesis (Qur'anic Studies)
The Vernacular Qur'an: Translation and the Rise of Persian Exegesis (Qur'anic Studies)
by Travis Zadeh
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This book examines how early juridical and theological debates on the translatability of the Qur'an informed the development of Persian translations and commentaries of the Qur'an. While it is generally believed that Muslims in the eighth to twelfth... (read more)

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The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)
The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)
by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem
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One of the most influential books in the history of literature, recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the Qur'an is the supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching, the sacred text that sets out the creed, rituals... (read more)

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The Message of the Quran
The Message of the Quran
by Muhammad Asad
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A fresh look at Muhammad Asad's classic English translation and explanation of the Qur'an is offered in this redesigned and updated edition of his work. A new typeset and index is complimented with a prologue by the distinguished British Muslim Gai Eaton... (read more)

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Daily Wisdom: Selections from the Holy Qur'an
Daily Wisdom: Selections from the Holy Qur'an
by Abdur Raheem Kidwai
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This beautiful presentation of a selection from the Holy Qur'an engages the reader in a moment of daily reflection. Edited for ease of comprehension, English-speaking readers will find this compilation both spiritually enriching and easy to understand... (read more)

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The Qur'an: Classics Deluxe Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions)
The Qur'an: Classics Deluxe Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions)
by Tarif Khalidi
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A landmark new translation of the sacred text of Islam? in an elegant deluxe edition Literally ?the recitation,? The Qur?an is considered within the Muslim faith to be the infallible word of God. Tarif Khalidi, the foremost scholar of Islamic history and... (read more)

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Koran : a Very Short Introduction (00 Edition)
Koran : a Very Short Introduction (00 Edition)
by Michael Cook
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The Koran has constituted a remarkably resilient core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Cook provides a lucid and direct account of the significance of the... (read more)

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Qur'an: Formative Interpretation
Qur'an: Formative Interpretation
by Andrew (edt) Rippin
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A collection of previously published research from the 1950s through the 1990s, focusing on the formative period of Muslim . Topics include the beginnings of Qur'anic exegesis, old Muslim opposition against interpretation of the Koran, the sacrifice... (read more)

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Bible the Quran & Science 7TH Edition Holy Scrip
Bible the Quran & Science 7TH Edition Holy Scrip
by Maurice Bucaille
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The Bible, the Qur'an, and Science is an objective study of the Old Testament, the Gospels and the Qur'an. This book seeks to spiritually unite by highlighting similarities in the texts. It sheds new light and dispels many preconceived ideas in... (read more)

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Heart of the Qur'an : an Introduction To Islamic Spirituality (2ND 03 Edition)
Heart of the Qur'an : an Introduction To Islamic Spirituality (2ND 03 Edition)
by Lex Hixon
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The first such work in English by a western Muslim, Lex Hixon's poetic translations of selected Quranic passages make the mystical teachings of Islam clear and accessible to the Western reader.... (read more)

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The Holy Qur'an: Text, Translation, and Commentary
The Holy Qur'an: Text, Translation, and Commentary
by Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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The Qur'an, a masterpiece of immense religious and literary value, is presented in a beautifully bound volume for a new generation of readers. The earliest known work in Arabic prose, the Qur'an is divided into 114 "suras", or chapters, containing the... (read more)

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Koranic Verses, a Frank Study of the Koran
Koranic Verses, a Frank Study of the Koran
by Walter -. Lamp
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We hear a chorus of voices telling us what the Koran stands for. Perversely, the Islam basher and the terrorist agree, legitimizing each other. According to the Islam basher, the Koran says kill so that Islam might be bashed all the more. The terrorist... (read more)

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The Secrets of Ascetism: Being the Third Part of Al-Qasr Al-Hirs
The Secrets of Ascetism: Being the Third Part of Al-Qasr Al-Hirs
by Muhammad Al-qurtubi
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This guide introduces modern readers to the commentary of medieval scholar al-Qurtubi and presents his rulings on how believers should regard wealth. Topics include the importance of money as a test for Muslims, the necessity... (read more)

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Tafsir Ibn Kathir Juz' 26 (Part 26): Al-Ahqaf 1 To Az-Zariyat 30 2nd Edition
Tafsir Ibn Kathir Juz' 26 (Part 26): Al-Ahqaf 1 To Az-Zariyat 30 2nd Edition
by Muhammad Saed Abdul-Rahman
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This is Part 26 of the 2nd edition of Tafsir Ibn Kathir. The first edition of this book contained many formatting and typing errors. In this new edition, we have corrected all the errors found in the first edition. We have also re-arranged the structure... (read more)

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Reading the Qur'an in English: An Introductory Guide
Reading the Qur'an in English: An Introductory Guide
by Robert A. Campbell
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The unique beauty and richness of Islam's sacred book calls out for it to be read and enjoyed by all. To be open to following the structural logic of the Qur'an, Western expectations about the use of narrative, description and dialogue should be set... (read more)

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The Position of Women in Islam: A Progressive View
The Position of Women in Islam: A Progressive View
by Mohammad Ali Syed
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Challenging the conservative framers of Islamic law who accorded a lesser status to women, Mohammed Ali Syed argues that the Quran and the Hadith--the two primary sources of Islamic law--actually place Muslim women on the same level as Muslim men. Syed... (read more)

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Islam from the Foundation Up Volume: 2 the Significance and Purpose of Travelling in Islam
Islam from the Foundation Up Volume: 2 the Significance and Purpose of Travelling in Islam
by Al-hajj Mekaeel Maknoon
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This book is yet another interesting and informative work by the author, Al-Hajj Mekaeel Maknoon. It identifies and explains, in outline, the Divine Scheme behind the realm of The Other World (Al-Akhira) and, should any member of the human race, and... (read more)

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Classical Islam: A Sourcebook of Religious Literature
Classical Islam: A Sourcebook of Religious Literature
by Norman Calder
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This definitive sourcebook presents more than fifty authoritative new translations of key Islamic texts. Edited and translated by leading specialists and clearly contextualized for introductory-level students, it illustrates the growth of Islamic thought... (read more)

Available October 2012
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Believing Women in Islam (02 Edition)
Believing Women in Islam (02 Edition)
by Asma Barlas
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Does Islam call for the oppression of women? Non-Muslims point to the subjugation of women that occurs in many Muslim countries, especially those that claim to be Islamic, while many Muslims read the Qur'an in ways that seem to justify sexual oppression,... (read more)

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When Christians Ask: Then Quran Answers
When Christians Ask: Then Quran Answers
by Mohamed Ghounem
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As millions of Christians every year ask soul searching questions to their peers, parents, and priests about life, the universe, and the Bible, the questions remain unanswered. This book is for everyone who felt they wanted the Answers. This book is also... (read more)

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