The Koran (Qur’an) Books

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  • The Parables of the Qur'an

    Kube Publishing Ltd The Parables of the Qur'an

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    Book SynopsisThe Qur’an is the word of Allah, it is the most eloquent and best of all speech. The Qur’an uses different rhetorical devices and parables to convey its message. Allah says in the Qur’an: ‘We have given every type of parable in this Qur’an so that they can understand and think’. Allah conveys to us facts, stories and examples as well as guidance and warnings throughout His book. Yasir Qadhi’s book will take 30 parables of the Qur’an and explain its context and meaning in order for us to understand, reflect and change our lives.

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Quran Text and Commentary Volume 1

    Yale University Press The Quran Text and Commentary Volume 1

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe first volume of a world-renowned scholar’s long-awaited Qur’an commentary, now available in EnglishTrade Review"Angelika Neuwirth has established herself as one of the world’s foremost authorities on the study of the Qur’an. The publication of The Qur’an: Text and Commentary presents an extraordinary opportunity for English-speaking audiences to benefit from her scholarship. Neuwirth strives to read the Qur’an as a late antique text, and prioritizes the orality of the text. All serious students of scholarship on the Qur’an would do well to engage Neuwirth’s work here, and Yale University Press is to be congratulated in bringing this English translation to light."—Omid Safi, Duke University“Neuwirth's work on interpreting the Quran has had a strong impact far outside the world of Islamicists and Arabists, as well as outside of academia. Her understanding of the holy book of Islam as not only a late antique but also a ‘European’ text is an exciting and thought-provoking new way of approaching it.”—Anders Winroth, University of Oslo“Neuwirth is a paradigm-changer in the field of late antique and early Islamic studies—a philologist in the best possible sense. Her holistic understanding of the Qur’an as both written text and oral performance has placed her at the forefront of what is most exciting in the now rejuvenated multi-disciplinary field of Quranic studies.”—Elizabeth Key Fowden, University of Cambridge“Neuwirth’s chronological Qur’an commentary, complete with Arabic text and translation, has soon emerged as a standard work in the field. Neuwirth focuses on a detailed literary and structural analysis, and she reveals the manifold textual connections to the monotheist tradition of the Eastern Mediterranean. This is a work of great erudition by a leading scholar in Qur’anic studies.”—Frank Griffel, Yale University“This work is a meticulous exposition of early Meccan suras as ‘transcripts of a proclamation.’ Neuwirth's learned and always supple analysis of textures, rhythm, sounds, and significations illuminates each sura's poetic discourse. Simply put, no-one has contributed more to our understanding of Meccan suras than Angelika Neuwirth.”—Shawkat Toorawa, Yale University

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    £28.50

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  • The Quran

    Islamic Foundation The Quran

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn expressive and moving new translation of the Qur'an, written in simple and straightforward form for the 21st century reader.

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    £15.19

  • The Quran

    WW Norton & Co The Quran

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    £28.80

  • The Qur'an: A New Annotated Translation

    Equinox Publishing Ltd The Qur'an: A New Annotated Translation

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    Book SynopsisThis new translation of the Qur'an is specifically designed for use in the college classroom, and offers students and instructors, as well as general readers, a one-volume resource comparable to what is available for the Jewish and Christian scriptures. It presents a reliable rendering into contemporary English of the artistry and power of the original Arabic, along with a wealth of supplementary annotations which will illuminate the text for first-time readers, yet still prove valuable to those long familiar with the Qur'an. These notes are replete with cross references, both internally to the Qur'an as well as externally to the scriptures of Judaism and Christianity (including non-canonical scriptures). In addition, transliterated Arabic is supplied for key Qur'anic terms, alternative renderings into English are offered where appropriate, and important historical and linguistic information is provided for a richer understanding and deeper appreciation of the text. Finally, this new edition contains an index to the Qur'an much more comprehensive than any other now on the market. The index, along with a new introduction, set of maps, chronological table, and guide to the pronunciation of Arabic, makes this the edition of the Qur'an all English-speaking students of religion - beginning as well as advanced - will want to possess for their exploration and understanding of Islam's central text.Trade ReviewI cannot recommend a better English translation of the Qur'an for an academic setting. Both Droge and his publisher are to be warmly congratulated. Shawkat M. Toorawa, Cornell University, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies Droge's work provides the field of Qur'anic Studies with a rich and meticulously researched translation that is particularly appropriate at a time when interest in the Qur'an is growing. Ayman Ibrahim, Fuller Graduate Schools, International Qur'anic Studies Association (www.iqsaweb.org) Highly recommended for its critical scholarship and its general usefulness. Likely to become the standard tool in the years to come for courses involving the study of the Qur'an in a secular academic context. Einar Thomassen, University of Bergen, Marburg Journal of Religion The major benefit of this meticulously crafted translation is its extensive set of intratextual and intertextual references. The former cover all the major terms used in the Qur'an, providing the Arabic original word in a footnote, with usages, whether parallel or variant, from other Qur'anic chapters. The latter display an intimate engagement with both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, as well as a range of secondary literature that can be seen to supplement brief or cryptic Qur'anic references. Both sets of references make this an indispensable companion or guide book for reading, engaging and studying the Qur'an. A further, attractive feature of Droge's annotations is the highlighting of subsets or pericopes of each chapter in the footnotes; the reader, by glancing through these bold highlighted passages, can quickly surmise what are the chief elements, as also their relationship, within each chapter. Even the most seasoned scholar, and the most devout Muslim, will learn from Droge's annotated translation what an expanded field of "apparently unique linguistic material" (Jones) the Qur'an provides to its listeners, readers and inquirers. It is a treasure trove of both familiar and novel elements of the Noble Book. In sum, Arthur Droge is to be commended for the extraordinary Herculean effort. Bruce B. Lawrence, Duke University At long last, a version of the Qur'an that is willing to introduce the reader to the complexities of the historical formation and secular interpretation of this important text. Droge is to be congratulated for making accessible to the student of religious studies a critical apparatus, something that is all too often ignored in other translations. Aaron Hughes,University of Buffalo Several new translations of the Qurʾan have appeared over the past 20 years or so. None, however, have attempted the depth and breadth of annotation of the entire text that Droge's work provides. Readers coming to the Qurʾan with a desire to compare the scripture to the Biblical text will especially find the extensive citation of parallel passages to be of interest. Droge has provided lucid explanations of unclear passages and significant variant readings, making the ambiguities and challenges of the Qurʾan open to all curious readers. The translation itself benefits from the work of previous translators in conveying the sense of the Arabic original while emphasizing a consistent and straight-forward rendering into English. Andrew Rippin, University of VictoriaTable of ContentsPreface The Myth of the Book Text and context An 'inspired' Prophet A Book 'from heaven' Who wrote the Qur'an? A Qur'an from Cairo About this translation Guide to Further Reading Glossary of Key Names, Terms, and Abbreviations Timeline Maps The 114 suras of The Qur'an Index to the Qur'an

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    £33.25

  • Lessons from Surah al-Kahf

    Kube Publishing Ltd Lessons from Surah al-Kahf

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    Book SynopsisThe Qur’an is full of parables. Each one, when its meaning is unpacked and understood, offers wisdom and guidance. Surah Kahf, chapter 18 from the Qur’an, is particularly thought provoking, and Muslims are advised to read it at least once a week. But why? And what can we gain from it? In this book Yasir Qadhi leads us through Surah Kahf, unfolding the lines, stories and symbols that have inspired people for over a thousand years: the people of the cave, Prophet Musa’s momentous encounter with Khidr, the two men and their gardens, and Gog and Magog. And surely We have explained matters in people in the Qur’an in diverse ways, using all manners of parables. (Qur’an 18:54) Through Yasir Qadhi’s unmistakeable voice, modern Muslims may glimpse some of the Qur’an’s profound meaning. Say: “If the sea were to become ink to record the Words of my Lord, indeed the sea would all be used up before the Words of my Lord are exhausted…” (Qur’an 18:109)

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    £22.49

  • The Handy Concordance of the Quran

    Third Millennium Press Ltd. The Handy Concordance of the Quran

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    £21.25

  • Andrei Besedin How to Use Salamstore Quran Reading Pen!

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  • New Trends in Qur'nic Studies: Text, Context, and

    Lockwood Press New Trends in Qur'nic Studies: Text, Context, and

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    Book SynopsisThis book discusses recent trends and issues in the scholarly study of the Qur’ān and its exegesis. The last few years have witnessed an unprecedented development in qur'anic studies in terms of both the number of volumes that have been produced and the wide range of issues covered. It is not an exaggeration to say that the field of qur'anic studies today has become the 'crown' of Islamic studies. In this book, scholars of diverse approaches critically engage with the Qur’ān and its exegesis, including questions about the milieu in which the Qur’ān emerged, the Qur’ān's relation to the biblical tradition, its chronology, textual integrity, and its literary features. In addition, this volume addresses recent scholarship on tafsīr (qur'anic exegesis), including thematic interpretation, diacronic and syncronic readings of the Qur’ān. Various approaches to understanding the Muslim scripture with or without tafsīr are also discussed.

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    £39.60

  • Marriage in the Tribe of Muhammad: A Statistical

    De Gruyter Marriage in the Tribe of Muhammad: A Statistical

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    Book Synopsis This study examines the marital data preserved within the Arabic genealogical works of the early ninth century CE in order to better understand the tribal relationships of the pre-Islamic Quraysh (the Arabic tribe to which Muhammad belonged). The research establishes the accuracy of the Nasab Quraysh (Genealogy of the Quraysh) and informs a more nuanced analysis of the politics of the Central Hijaz into which Islam was born.

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    £85.50

  • The Study of Islamic Origins: New Perspectives

    De Gruyter The Study of Islamic Origins: New Perspectives

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    Book SynopsisThe study of Islam’s origins from a rigorous historical and social science perspective is still wanting. At the same time, a renewed attention is being paid to the very plausible pre-canonical redactional and editorial stages of the Qur'an, a book whose core many contemporary scholars agree to be formed by various independent writings in which encrypted passages from the OT Pseudepigrapha, the NT Apocrypha, and other ancient writings of Jewish, Christian, and Manichaean provenance may be found. Likewise, the earliest Islamic community is presently regarded by many scholars as a somewhat undetermined monotheistic group that evolved from an original Jewish-Christian milieu into a distinct Muslim group perhaps much later than commonly assumed and in a rather unclear way. The following volume gathers select studies that were originally shared at the Early Islamic Studies Seminar. These studies aim at exploring afresh the dawn and early history of Islam with the tools of biblical criticism as well as the approaches set forth in the study of Second Temple Judaism, Christian, and Rabbinic origins, thereby contributing to the renewed, interdisciplinary study of formative Islam as part and parcel of the complex processes of religious identity formation during Late Antiquity.

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    £87.98

  • Der Koran in poetischer Übertragung

    Books on Demand Der Koran in poetischer Übertragung

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    £17.58

  • The Noble Quran

    Independently Published The Noble Quran

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    £26.96

  • Independently Published 125 Douas Pour La Sante, La Protection Le Bonheur

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    £9.22

  • Understanding the Quran Today

    Saqi Books Understanding the Quran Today

    Book SynopsisAn international best seller, Understanding the Qur'an Today offers a new perspective on one of the world's most influential texts and adds an invaluable contribution to the debate on Islam and modernity.Trade Review`Timely and provocative ... Knowledge of the context of revelation is indispensable to our very understanding of the Qur'an and of the wisdom behind sharia. This alone makes Hussein's work a much needed intervention, especially when dominant currents in modern and contemporary Islamic thought tend to ignore the particularity of the event in favour of the generality of the signifier.' Journal of the Society for Contemporary Thought and the Islamicate World; 'Understanding the Qur an Today, with its careful explanations and logical reasoning, is a much-needed contribution to modern Islamic philosophy.' KalimatTable of ContentsContents: 1. What the Qur'an says and what people make it say 9 2. The created and the uncreated 17 3. Understanding the Qur'an 21 4. The historical setting for Revelation 25 5. The beginnings of Revelation 29 6. The Qur'an in its historical context 39 7. The Qur'an in the time of Creation 43 8. Text and context 49 9. God replies to the arguments of the polytheists 53 10. God orders combat against the polytheists 69 11. God replies to the arguments of the Jews 75 12. God replies to the arguments of the Christians 85 13. God cares for the Muslim community 89 14. God guides His Messenger 107 15. Verses concerning the person of the Prophet 125 16. Verses concerning the contemporaries of the Prophet 129 17. Verses concerning historical events 133 18. The abrogated verses 141 19. Circumstances and causes 151 20. Yesterday and today 155 Notes 168 Works cited 175

    £9.50

  • The Republic of Arabic Letters

    Harvard University Press The Republic of Arabic Letters

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    Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDeeply thoughtful…A delight. * The Economist *A closely researched and engrossing study of a subset of the Republic of Letters—those scholars who, having learned Arabic, used their mastery of that difficult language to interpret the Quran, study the career of Muhammad, write the history of medieval Islam and introduce Europeans to the masterpieces of Arabic literature…[Bevilacqua] has joined the ranks of a latter-day Republic of Arabic Letters that, in its scholarship and scholarly cooperation, is in no way inferior to its early-modern precursor. -- Robert Irwin * Wall Street Journal *What makes his study so groundbreaking, and such a joy to read, is the connection he makes between intellectual history and the material history of books. The re-evaluation of Islam that took place in the 17th century was closely connected to the acquisition of a much wider range of empirical sources than had been available before: it was the stockpiling of Oriental collections in the great libraries of Europe that enabled this work to take place. -- Gavin Jacobson * Financial Times *[A] tour de force study of the origins of modern Islamic scholarship in the West and its central role in the Enlightenment…Bevilacqua’s extraordinary book provides the first true glimpse into this story…It has taken until now for a book to tell the history of the origins of the Western study of Islam, as Bevilacqua’s does. Few have his linguistic and cultural expertise. He, like the tradition he describes, is a rarity. -- Jacob Soll * New Republic *Erudite and eloquent…What [Bevilacqua’s] meticulous scholarship reveals is that between the mid-17th and mid-18th centuries, the engagement with Islam really did transform Europeans’ understanding not only of Islam but also of their own Christian faith. -- Dmitri Levitin * London Review of Books *Anyone interested in the Enlightenment, or Islam, or both, should read Alexander Bevilacqua’s The Republic of Arabic Letters. -- Ritchie Robertson * Times Literary Supplement *Bevilacqua offers many surprising discoveries. One of them is that robust modern scholarship on Islam was shaped in an ostensibly improbable source, namely the Vatican…It is indicative of the West’s tortuous engagement with Islam that the foundation of European scholarship on Islam had to wait until now to be uncovered; it is all the more creditable that Bevilacqua has cleared the ground to build on it. -- Benedikt Koehler * Standpoint *A succinct and erudite overview of 17th- and 18th-century European scholars and writers who focused on Islamic studies. * Publishers Weekly *A closely researched and elegantly written book…The Republic of Arabic Letters brings back to life a fascinating moment in intellectual history. -- Francis Ghiles * Arab Weekly *An extraordinary achievement, displaying wide-ranging and often profound scholarship…A book of great originality, based on an astonishingly wide array of sources, some previously uninvestigated, and all carefully interpreted…Will be essential reading, not only for those concerned with ‘Islam and the European Enlightenment,’ but for anyone interested in the intellectual history of the eighteenth century, or in the achievements of Arabists in the seventeenth. -- G. J. Toomer * Erudition and the Republic of Letters *The great names of the second phase [of reinterpretation of Islam] are known, among them secular men of letters like Montesquieu and Voltaire. The scholars of the first phase, however, are forgotten. The fascinating study of the American historian Alexander Bevilacqua studies these figures. Many of them were, unlike the Enlighteners after them, pious Christians or even clerics. They engaged on the basis of their faith with Islam, out of curiosity and as scholars. Thus Bevilacqua draws the portrait of a ‘Republic of Letters’ dedicated to the Islamic-Arabic world that was not known until now. -- Rainer Hermann * Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung *Fabulous…Bevilacqua narrates in lucid prose how the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries witnessed a transformation in European knowledge of Islam and its peoples. -- Richard Calis * Marginalia *[A] fascinating book. -- Fitzroy Morrissey * History Today *Bevilacqua explores a new humanism in early modern Europe that sought a more accurate representation of Muslims…The resulting wave of scholarship has impacted Europe’s relations with Muslims ever since. -- I. Blumi * Choice *In this passionate, lucid, and enjoyable book, Bevilacqua successfully pursues the connection between intellectual history and material history of books, showing how new texts and new information changed the traditional understanding of Islam. And in so doing he considers, rightly, the birth of the republic of Arabic letters to have been an episode in the history of the global Enlightenment or, at least, ‘a significant chapter in the long and painstaking global advance of philological learning and interreligious knowledge.’ -- Franco Giudice * Il Sole 24 Ore *Fascinating, eloquent, and learned, The Republic of Arabic Letters reveals a world later lost, in which European scholars studied Islam with a sense of affinity and respect. With deep research and insight, Alexander Bevilacqua delivers a powerful reminder of the ability of scholarship to transcend cultural divides, and the capacity of human minds to accept differences without denouncing them. -- Maya Jasanoff, author of The Dawn Watch: Joseph Conrad in a Global WorldAmong the many things produced by the Enlightenment we must now include a vast expansion of European scholarly engagement with Arabic and Islam. That engagement shaped much of how future Christians and Muslims would think about each other and themselves. Alexander Bevilacqua’s learned and luminous The Republic of Arabic Letters is both a recovery of a fascinating moment in intellectual history, and an exploration of the conditions of thought in our own time. -- David Nirenberg, author of Neighboring Faiths: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism in the Middle Ages and TodayA lucid, erudite, and in many respects engaging study of a dimension of the European Enlightenment and its precursor traditions that has not previously been examined. -- William Graham * European Legacy *The Republic of Arabic Letters contends that Maracci, d’Herbelot, and Sale, along with a few other scholars scattered across Europe, were responsible for transforming Europe’s understanding of Islam. A worthy chronicler of these meticulous and erudite figures, Bevilacqua moves easily between multiple languages to trace a trans-European story packed with colorful anecdotes and elegantly told lives. -- Ian Coller * Journal of Modern History *

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    £18.86

  • The Quran

    Penguin Books Ltd The Quran

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisConsidered in Islam to be the infallible word of God, The Qur''an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel in a series of divine revelations over many years after his first vision in the cave. In 114 chapters, or surahs, it provides the rules of conduct that remain fundamental to Muslims today - most importantly the key Islamic values of prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and absolute faith in God, with profound spiritual guidance on matters of kinship, marriage and family, crime and punishment, rituals, food, warfare and charity. Through its pages, a fascinating picture emerges of life in seventh-century Arabia, and from it we can learn much about how people felt about their relationship with God and their belief in the afterlife, as well as attitudes to loyalty, friendship, race, forgiveness and the natural world. It also tells of events and people familiar to Christian and Jewish readers, fellow ''People of the Book'' whose stories are recorded in the Gos

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    £9.49

  • Reading the Qur'an

    C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Reading the Qur'an

    Book SynopsisFew books have had a more profound impact on human history than the Qur'an. It shapes the beliefs, lives and behaviour of over 1.5 billion Muslims, who regard it as the Word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Speaking directly to Muslims, it has been the basic source of law, morality and politics for over 1,400 years. Almost everything that happens in a Muslim society is a direct or indirect product of what the Qur'an says. But what does the Qur'an really say? How should it be read and interpreted? What is the significance of its teachings, if any, for the 21st century? In this enlightening and highly readable book, Ziauddin Sardar, one of the foremost Muslim intellectuals of our time, offers a refreshingly new interpretation of the Qur'an. Emphasising plurality and inclusiveness, Sardar demonstrates the importance of reading the verses of the Qur'an in the context in which they were revealed, and highlights the relevance of its teachings for today. Sardar reads the Qur'an from several perspectives.He begins with the traditional, verse-by-verse interpretations and subsequently shows how the multilayered verses and stories of the Sacred Text are open to a number of different and more enlightening interpretations. He also reads the Quran thematically, exploring its basic concepts and themes, painting a dynamic picture of the kind of society that the Qur'an aims to create. Also scrutinised is what the Qur'an says about such contemporary topics as power and politics, the rights of women, suicide, domestic violence, sex, homosexuality, the veil, freedom of expression and evolution. Throughout, Sardar uses several different methods, from traditional exegesis to hermeneutics, critical theory and cultural analysis to draw fresh and contemporary lessons from the Sacred Text. He shows what the Qur'an means to individuals like himself, why its interpretation has been so controversial throughout history, and how translations can be used to promote misunderstanding as well as enlightenment. Argumentative and lively, Reading the Qur'an is an insightful guide to understanding the Sacred Text of Muslims in these conflict-ridden and distressing times.Whatever one believes or does not believe, the central importance of the Qur'an in today's globalised world cannot be ignored.Trade Review'This book performs the essential democratic function of suggesting that the Qur'an can and indeed ought to be read intelligently by the lay Muslims and non-Muslims alike, and effectively debunks the myth that the sacred book of Islam is only accessible through the medium of Arabic ... Not only does Reading the Qur'an make many timely and necessary points; it is also highly readable ... It is punctuated by beautiful metaphors ... and witty, sometimes even risque comments.' * The Times Literary Supplement *' Divine revelation demands that "we constantly think outside the box of our earthly concerns by keeping in mind the intersection of time and timelessness". Writing as "Every Muslim" with a deep love of a text he learned at his mother's knee, Sardar rises to this challenge, wrestling with problematic passages that would seem to run counter to his generally progressive and enlightened outlook.' * Malise Ruthven, The Guardian *'Ziauddin Sardar is justly renowned for his forensic intelligence and capacious insight into myriad issues. He is at once a peace-maker and a bridge-builder. Reading the Qur'an projects the scriptural basis for his ceaseless activities as the leading public intellectual among British Muslims - This bold mandate compels Sardar to look at all the issues that concern Muslims and non-Muslims alike in contemporary Islam - not only sex and the Shari'ah, but also homosexuality, the veil, freedom of religion, and even suicide. If one could pick just one book to connect the Muslim past with its complex present and future potential, Reading the Qur'an would be that book.' * Professor Bruce Lawrence, Duke University 'This lucid, scholarly and exciting book could not be more timely *'It takes the reader on a spiritual and intellectual journey that is essential for Muslim and non-Muslim alike and addresses some of the most pressing needs of our time.' * Karen Armstrong, author of, inter alia, A History of God and Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet *

    £12.34

  • Lessons from Surah Yusuf

    Kube Publishing Ltd Lessons from Surah Yusuf

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSurah Yusuf, a chapter of the Qur'an (Koran), was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad at a critical juncture of his life. This was the time when he had gone through ten to eleven years of ridicule and rejection in Makkah, a time when he lost his wife and partner, Khadija, a time when he lost his dear uncle Abu Talib. Allah revealed this precious surah to strengthen the Prophet Muhammad’s heart. To remind him that he lives in the footsteps of the great prophets of the past and that Allah’s help and support is there. This surah is full of meaningful messages of patience, reliance on Allah and how to overcome hardship and betrayal. It was also educational, teaching the Prophet Muhammad the answers to queries that were posed to him by the local Jews and Muslims. Finally this surah was a timely morale booster for the Prophet and his companions in a time of need. Yasir Qadhi has clearly divided the surah into related themes, as per the revelations, so that the reader can easily understand and grasp the great wealth of knowledge relayed through this surah to all.

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    £14.24

  • The Masnavi

    Classic Wisdom Reprint The Masnavi

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    £19.51

  • Riyad As-Salihin: The Gardens of the Righteous --

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    £17.99

  • A Concise Guide to the Quran – Answering Thirty

    Baker Publishing Group A Concise Guide to the Quran – Answering Thirty

    Book SynopsisWhat is so unique about Islam's scripture, the Quran? Who wrote it, and when? Can we trust its statements to be from Muhammad? Why was it written in Arabic? Does it command Muslims to fight Christians? These are a few of the thirty questions answered in this clear and concise guide to the history and contents of the Quran. Ayman Ibrahim grew up in the Muslim world and has spent many years teaching various courses on Islam. Using a question-and-answer format, Ibrahim covers critical questions about the most sacred book for Muslims. He examines Muslim and non-Muslim views concerning the Quran, shows how the Quran is used in contemporary expressions of Islam, answers many of the key questions non-Muslims have about the Quran and Islam, and reveals the importance of understanding the Quran for Christian-Muslim and Jewish-Muslim interfaith relations. This introductory guide is written for anyone with little to no knowledge of Islam who wants to learn about Muslims, their beliefs, and their scripture.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction: My Earliest Encounters with the QuranPart 1: The History of the Text of the Quran1. What Is the Quran?2. What Does "Quran" Mean?3. Are There Other Scriptures in Islam?4. What Do Muslims Believe about the Quran?5. Who Is Muhammad, the Recipient and Proclaimer of the Quran?6. Did Muhammad Really Exist?7. When and Where Did Muhammad Receive the Quran?8. What Is the Most Important Feature of the Language of the Quran?9. Why and How Was the Quran Compiled?10. Did Uthman Burn False and Forged Qurans?11. What Do Shiite Muslims Believe about the Collection of the Quran?12. Do Sunnis and Shiites Have the Same Quran Today?13. What Do We Know about the 1924 Royal Cairo Edition of the Quran?14. Are There Any Other Qurans?15. Are All Arabic Versions of the Quran the Same?Part 2: Content, Features, and Themes of the Quran16. How Should I Begin Reading the Quran?17. What Are the Recurring Features at the Beginning of All Suras?18. What Is Abrogation in the Quran?19. What Are the Satanic Verses in the Quran?20. What Is the Most Important Concept for Muslims in the Quran?21. Are Jews and Christians Infidels?22. Does the Quran Really Say the Bible Is Corrupt?23. Who Is Jesus in the Quran?24. Who Are the Prophets in the Quran?25. Did Muhammad Perform Miracles?26. What Does the Quran Say about Jihad and Fighting?27. How Do Muslims Treat the Quran's Verses on Violence Today?28. Who Are "the People of the Quran"?29. What Do Today's Non-MuslimScholars Say about the Quran?30. Concluding Question: How Does This All Fit Together?GlossaryIndex

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  • Gleams of Truth: Prescriptions for a Healthy

    Tughra Books Gleams of Truth: Prescriptions for a Healthy

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    Book SynopsisWritten in prose but with a verse-like flavor, this book is a collection of maxims by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. Very concisely articulated, these maxims expound on the key discussions of the Risale-I Nur collection; thus it is considered in a sense an index to the collection, which was written years later than this book.

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    £15.29

  • Russian Translation of Quran

    Madina Balthaser Russian Translation of Quran

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    £18.43

  • Sahih Muslim Volume 4 With the Full Commentary by

    Islamic Foundation Sahih Muslim Volume 4 With the Full Commentary by

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    Book SynopsisThe fourth volume in a new translation of Sahih Muslim, the second most authentic collection of Prophetic traditions, with Imam Nawawi's commentary. Imam Nawawi's commentary on Sahih Muslim is one of the most highly regarded works in Islamic thought and literature. Accepted by every sunni school of thought, and foundational in the Shaafi school, this text, available for the first time in English, is famed throughout the Muslim world. After the Qur'an, the prophetic traditions are the most recognised source of wisdom in Islam. Amongst the collected Hadith, Sahih Muslim is second only to the the collection of Imam Bukhari. With a commentary by Imam Nawawi, whose other works are amongst the most widely-read books on Islam, and translated by Adil Salahi, a modern scholar of great acclaim, this immense work, finally available to English readers, is an essential addition to every Muslim library, and for anybody with an interest in Islamic thought.

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    £25.46

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  • The Crucifixion and the Qur'an: A Study in the

    Oneworld Publications The Crucifixion and the Qur'an: A Study in the

    Book SynopsisThe first book to examine the controversial Qur’anic phrase which divides Christianity and Islam. According to the majority of modern Muslims and Christians, the Qur’an denies the crucifixion of Jesus, and with it, one of the most sacred beliefs of Christianity. However, it is only mentioned in one verse – "They did not kill him and they did not crucify him, rather, it only appeared so to them" – and contrary to popular belief, its translation has been the subject of fierce debate among muslims for centuries. This the first book devoted to the issue, delving deeply into largely ignored Arabic sources, which suggest the the origins of the conventional translation may lie within the Christian Church. Arranged along historical lines, and covering various Muslim schools of thought, from Sunni to Sufi, The Crucifixion and the Qur’an unravels the crucial dispute that separates the World’s two principal faiths.

    £19.99

  • Olympia Publishers O My Lord! Prayer in The Holy Book of Muslims

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    Book SynopsisIn this analysis of prayer in The Holy Qur''an, Ahmad Awdeh looks to most of the prayers in the Holy Book of Muslims, from the prayers of prophets down to those of unbelievers. He examines the circumstances in which each individual prayer was raised, using commentary from those who delved into the subject before, and uncovers greater meaning and understanding of each prayer. The outcome is an informative book to the general reader, and a valuable reference book on the subject to the specialist.

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    £999.99

  • Belief and Worship

    Tughra Books Belief and Worship

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    Book SynopsisThis book is adapted from the Risale-I Nur collection and covers very fundamental topics discussed in the first chapters of The Words. These include the importance of phrase In the Name of God and how it is manifested upon the face of entire creation, the necessity of religion, and the wisdom behind different prayer times.

    1 in stock

    £6.83

  • The Reasonings: A Key to Understanding the

    Tughra Books The Reasonings: A Key to Understanding the

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  • The Reminders: Reflections on God from the Holy

    Tughra Books The Reminders: Reflections on God from the Holy

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    Book SynopsisEnglish translations of encouraging passages from the Holy Qur''an?reflecting on the Oneness of God, God''s benevolence, the origins of life, and the essential virtues of human conduct?are presented in this inspirational collection.

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  • Usūl al-Fiqh: Methodology of Islamic

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  • General Principles in the Risale-i Nur Collection

    Tughra Books General Principles in the Risale-i Nur Collection

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    Book SynopsisTheRisale-i Nur Collection is full of 'general principles,' not only related to the Islamic Jurisprudence but also to all the fields of Islam or Islamic life and Islamic branches of knowledge. Based on or specially favored with profound wisdom having its source in the Divine Wisdom or the Divine Name of the All-Wise, the Risale-i Nur Collection contains numerous principles, precepts, or maxims which are standards or brilliant criteria enabling people to think, believe, and live according to Islam, and to evaluate and judge things and events in Islam’s light. They also provide people with the essentials or basic principles on which the branches of Islamic knowledge and Islamic science are based. Thus, we have tried to collect many of these principles in this book under certain titles, and in certain parts or sections according to the fields of thought and branches of knowledge to which they have a greater relevance.

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  • The Opening (Al-Fatiha): A Commentary on the

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  • The Muslim Problem: Why We're Wrong About Islam

    Atlantic Books The Muslim Problem: Why We're Wrong About Islam

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    Book SynopsisWhy are Muslim men portrayed as inherently violent? Does the veil violate women's rights? Is Islam stopping Muslims from integrating?Across western societies, Muslims are more misunderstood than any other minority. But what does it mean to believe in Islam today, to have forged your beliefs and identity in the shadow of 9/11 and the War on Terror? Exploding stereotypes from both inside and outside the faith, The Muslim Problem shows that while we may think we know all about Islam we are often wrong about even the most basic facts.Bold and provocative, The Muslim Problem is both a wake-up call for non-believers and a passionate new framework for Muslims to navigate a world that is often set against them.Trade ReviewI can't recommend this sober, level-headed and highly readable book too highly. It painstakingly dismantles the poisonous myths about Muslims spread in the British media and on the far right. I read it at a sitting and learnt something new from every page. * Peter Oborne, author and journalist *A thoughtful, exploratory, candid, passionate and thoroughly modern book on migration, identity, individuality, integration and faith, reflecting on what it means to be a member of the religion we both belong to. * The i *This is a remarkable, insightful, searingly honest book on how British Muslims live and feel and think, and how one can be a happy and fulfilled Muslim in a world so frequently defined by Islamicist extremists and racists. For me, a progressive Muslim, it was like finding an oasis of intelligence and truths, of hope and possibilities. * Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, author and journalist *Meticulously researched and thought-provoking... an utterly convincing treatise on Muslim identity... Even readers who consider themselves sympathetic and well informed should find food for thought in the depth of analysis Khan offers... the book's defining characteristics are humanity and hope. * Business Post *Timely, urgent and eloquent. An honest and well-researched exploration of how biases, stereotypes and prejudices affect identity both from within and outside the Muslim community. * Pragya Agarwal, author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias *Powerful and disturbing. This deeply personal and forensically researched book exposes the stain of Islamophobia that has long festered in British society * Chris Atkins, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Bit of a Stretch *A vital exploration of Islamophobia. I learned so much from reading this book. Tawseef Khan has given us an insightful, intelligent and intimate discussion of issues we all need to grapple with. * Jeffrey Boakye, author of Black, Listed *A bracing and brilliant book. From women's rights to terrorism, The Muslim Problem takes apart misconceptions and shows what it's really like to be a Muslim today. By placing Islamophobia in a historical context, Khan gives powerful insights into one of the most hotly-contested and topical issues of our times. * Reza Aslan, author of No God But God *Through an eclectic and powerful mix of personal memoir and first-hand reporting, Tawseef Khan shows the unique challenges faced by British Muslims as they seek to remedy decades of fear-baiting media narratives and government policy that have negatively impacted their communities. * Hussein Kesvani, journalist *A vital and timely book for those who wish to engage more honestly with Muslims and for those Muslims struggling with their identity in 21st century Britain. * Tez Ilyas, comedian *Essential reading. The Muslim Problem is a blisteringly honest account of what it means to be a Muslim today and a much-needed corrective to prejudice. * Magid Magid, author and former Lord Mayor of Sheffield *A powerful book demystifying the Islamic experience and a must read for those wishing to expand their world view beyond stereotypes. * Asifa Lahore, Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen *Table of Contents0: Introduction 1: 'Muslims Don't Integrate' 2: 'Islam Is Violent' 3: 'Muslim Men Are Threatening' 4: 'Islam Hates Women' 5: 'Islam Is Homophobic' 6: Conclusion: The Muslim Problem

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  • A Glossary of the Qur’an

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  • Lamp of Mysteries: A Commentary on the Light

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    Book SynopsisText in English & Arabic. This book unearths a hidden treasure from the golden age of Ottoman scholarship, an original Arabic commentary by Isma'il Anqarawi on the Light Verse of the Quran, presented here in English for the first time. A devoted follower of Rumi and Ibn 'Arabi, Anqarawi was a highly influential figure in the 17th-century Ottoman world. Perhaps best known as a charismatic and beloved shaykh of the Sufi Mawlawi (Mevlevi) order, he was also a renowned author. "The Lamp of Mysteries" reveals profound insights into the famous and mysterious Light Verse. Bilal Kuspinar has also provided a detailed account of Anqarawi's life and works, an analysis of the Commentary, and a critical edition of the Arabic text.Table of ContentsPart I: Overview -- An Introduction to Isma'il Rusukhi Anqarawi; A Review of the Misbah al-Asrar. Part II: Translation of The Lamp of Mysteries -- Chapter 1: On the Nature of Light; Chapter 2: On the Lamp, the Niche & the Glass; Chapter 3: On the Blessed Olive Tree; Chapter 4: On Guidance from the Beginning to the End; Bibliography; Index. Part III: Critical edition of the Arabic Text of Misbah al-Asrar.

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  • Al-Mathnawi Al-Nuri: Seedbed of the Light

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  • Jihad: Myth & Reality: A research based work

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  • Ramadam, Frugality, Thanksgiving: From the

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  • Feminist Edges of the Quran

    Oxford University Press Feminist Edges of the Quran

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    Book SynopsisAysha Hidayatullah presents the first comprehensive analysis of contemporary feminist interpretations of the Quran. Synthesizing prominent feminist readings of the Quran in the United States since the late twentieth century, she provides an essential introduction to this nascent field of Qur''anic scholarship and engages in a deep investigationas well as a radical critiqueof its methods and approaches. With a particular focus on feminist impasses in the Quranic text, she argues that many feminist interpretations rely on claims about feminist justice that are not fully supported by the text, and she proposes a major revision to their exegetical foundations. A provocative work of Muslim feminist theology, Feminist Edges of the Quran is a vital intervention in urgent conversations about women and the Quran.Trade Reviewforays into scriptural interpretation, analyzes and critiques their assumptions and methods, and proposes strategies for moving past the aporias generated by existing exegetical approaches. Combining historical explication, lucid analysis, and theologically constructive critique, Feminist Edges of the Quran is a landmark contribution to scholarship and a must-read for anyone interested in gender, authority, and Islam. * Kecia Ali, author of Sexual Ethics and Islam *This book is a comprehensive introduction to the American Islamic feminist debate. * Dorieke Molenaar, Sehepunkte *Table of ContentsPreface ; Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; Part I: Historical Emergence of Feminist Qur'anic Interpretation ; Chapter 1: History of Tafsir ; Chapter 2: The Frames of Feminism ; Chapter 3: Relationships to Co-Religionists and the State ; Part II: Three Interpretive Methods of Feminist Qur'anic Interpretation ; Chapter 4: Historical Contextualization Method ; Chapter 5: Intra-Textual Method ; Chapter 6: The Tawhidic Paradigm ; Part III: Critiques of Feminist Qur'anic Interpretation ; Chapter 7: Initial Conclusions ; Chapter 8: A Critical Reassessment ; Chapter 9: Confronting Feminist Edges ; Appendix of Qur'anic Verses ; Notes ; Bibliography

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  • The Quran and Late Antiquity A Shared Heritage Oxford Studies in Late Antiquity

    Oxford University Press Inc The Quran and Late Antiquity A Shared Heritage Oxford Studies in Late Antiquity

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  • A lOmbre des Sabres

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  • iUniverse It is Continued

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  • bThe Koran in 3 Hoursb An abridged unbiased adaptation of the Islamic Koran in English

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  • Decoding The QURAN A Unique Sufi Interpretation

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