25 Icons of Peace in the Qur'an: Lessons of Harmony

Assel, Mary Saad

ISBN 10: 1440169012 / ISBN 13: 9781440169014

Published by iUniverse, 2010

Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2411530281393

Synopsis:

The prophets in the Qur'an condemn war, hatred, and disparity and advocate the belief in God's oneness and His call for peace among mankind. Assel successfully captures the minds of readers by giving them the opportunity to analyze and compare the stories of the prophets in the Qur'an with those of the prophets from the Old and New Testaments. She brings together the validated interpretations of both Sunni and Shia schools of thought in order to sustain objectivity and allow room for comparison and interpretation.

Islam is an important force of solidarity and unity among mankind. It is the ultimate triumph to Muslims who perceive it to be the final test to a peace-seeking democratic society that denounces the dominant forces that are conspiring against it. This book is a valuable reference and text for students, professionals, scholars, and all who are interested in learning about Islam without having to read the entire Qur'an. It brings to the forefront the belief that Islam is truly a religion of peace. It was the death of her thirty-three year old son, Mazen, and her search for spiritual and emotional peace that inspired her to write this book.

About the Author: Mary Saad Assel was born in Dearborn, Michigan, lived abroad for over twenty years and completed her undergraduate work in Africa and Lebanon. She is an advisor/instructor and director of the English Language Institute at Henry Ford Community College. She lives in Dearborn Heights with her husband, Ernest, and her son, Adam.

Bibliographic Details

Title: 25 Icons of Peace in the Qur'an: Lessons of ...
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New