A Basic Guide to Understanding the Qur'an: Based on Direct Interpretation of Verses from the Qur'an - Softcover

Ereiqat J.D., Ahmad Y.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1493152386 ISBN 13: 9781493152384

Publisher: Xlibris US, 2014

Synopsis

"A Basic Guide to Understanding the Qur'an:

For the first time in Islamic history, interested non Arabic-speaking laymen can easily and quickly navigate the pages of the Qur'an and have immediate access to clear and accurate information.

This book is the first guide of its kind and it will help:

1. Remove the mystery of the Qur'an.
2. Show the common areas between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
3. Help the reader make an intelligent and well-educated judgment about the religion of Islam based on personal knowledge gained from reading direct interpretations of verses from the Qur'an.
4. Help the reader understand how and why Islam is a way of living.
5. Promote peace, bridge the gap between cultures and bring about a better understanding of Islam for a better world of tolerance."

About this title

About the Author

Book Review

"Four Stars (out of Five)
Ereiqat succeeds with style at presenting the Qur'an's teachings in an intelligent, engaging way.
A comprehensive introduction to Islam's holiest book, A Basic Guide to Understanding the Qur'an is intelligently compiled, easy to engage, and warrants the illumining effect it desires."
Michelle Anne Schingler, CLARION Review

"Everything you always wanted to know about the Quran but were afraid to ask.
A clear, straightforward introduction that gives readers a chance to learn about Muslims' core text from the primary source."
KIRKUS Reviews

"The book is well written, well searched, and well-presented. I strongly recommend it. It is a good source for various readers who wish to know about the Qur’an and Islam."

Metwalli B. Amer, Ph.D.,
Professor Emeritus,
California State University,
Sacramento Founder of SALAM Islamic Center, Sacramento

Edition details

• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493152386
• ISBN 13: 9781493152384
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 472