With the current turmoil in the Middle East, there is a growing interest about Islam--the world's second largest religion and one of the fastest growing--and its holy book, the Koran (or Qur'an). Now, with this easy-to-follow, plain-English guide, you can explore the history, structure, and basic tenets of Islam's sacred scripture.
The Koran For Dummies is for non-Muslims interested in the Koran as well as Muslims looking to deepen their understanding. Islamic scholar Sohaib Sultan provides a clear road map, revealing:
The meaning of Koran and its basic message
The Koran's place in history and in Islamic spiritual life
Explanations of its language, structure, and narrative style
How to live by the Koran's teachings
The Koran's role in key global issues, such as Jihad vs. terrorism
Different interpretations of the Koran
No other book provides such a straightforward look at what the Koran says, how it says it, and how believers live according to its guidance. From how the Koran was received by Mohammed and how it was compiled to how it's interpreted by Islam's two main branches, you'll see how to put the Islamic faith in perspective.
Plus, you'll discover:
What the Koran really says about women and civil law
How Islam relates to Judaism and Christianity
The Koran's view of God, prophets, mankind, and the self
How its teachings are lived and recited every day by devout Muslims
Common misconceptions of the Koran
How to raise a family the Koranic way
Complete with lists of important passages, Koranic terminology, famous quotes, and further reading resources, The Koran For Dummies makes it easy and enjoyable for you to grasp the teachings and significance of Islam's holy book.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
The Koran for Dummies:
Great book. Takes you from the simple and easy to understand through a process that makes such a controversial book easy enough to at least touch its history and wisdom. At the end one can say that you know what the essence of it is.
Title and content dont match. Islam for Dummies couldn't be much different:
I expected a better book from dummies. The Author has tried to preach Islam, detailed the different sects of Muslims and their differences which are much beyond the scope of the study of Quran (Koran). I wish the author had stuck to Quran and its proper interpretation.
The tips and facts are good but the supportive material is lengthy. The author sways away from the topic.
The author has been awe struck by the magnanimity of the project and limited by the limitation of his knowledge and grasp of... more info
A Helpful Introduction To The Qu'ran:
I attempted to read the Qu'ran on my own a few years back and found it to be one of the most difficult and incomprehensible texts I have ever encountered. Besides the difficulty of translating 7th century Arabic to English, the Qu'ran does not follow a linear narrative such as most Westerners are used to. But instead has its own method of organization and logic which Sohaib Sultan does an excellent job of explaining. So this book does serve as a helpful guide to understanding the Qu'ran, though most... more info
Fine if you don't take it too seriously:
Sohaib Sultan's book is a good introduction to the Koran for those who know nothing about it. It is written by a believer. A real eye-opener for Christians who have had little or no exposure to religions other than their own. Sohaib Sultan is clearly a sincere Muslim who loves the Koran and wants to present its best face to the world. He believes that the Koran has been misrepresented to the world as promoting violence. Please don't take Sultan's views on Islam too seriously without reading some... more info
