Introduction To the Qur'an (London Qur'an Studies) [Hardcover]

M. A. Draz (Author)

Book Description

Series: London Qur'an Studies | Publication Date: January 6, 2001

In this book the distinguished Islamic scholar M.A. Draz, one of the Muslim world’s most erudite authorities of this century, sets out the fundamental principles of the Qur’an and its much misunderstood and misquoted teachings on gender and women, polygamy, war, faith, Judaism, Christianity and the many other issues on which the Qur’an pronounces. Draz emphasises the continuity of monotheistic doctrine and ethics through Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This valuable introduction to the study of the Qur’an by a prominent Azhar scholar provides a rare glimpse of applying modern textual-historical methodology to the study of Muslim scriptures. M. A. Draz understood the challenges of this critical methodology and attempted to respond to some of the persisting questions about the reliability of the Muslim scriptures and its misapprehended message of peace.” -- Abdulaziz Sachedina, Frances Myers Ball Professor of Religious Studies, University of Virginia

 

“The subject of the book is so significant, and its author and his approach so impressive, that it is not only essential reading for scholars of the Qur’an, Islam and comparative religions, but is also of great interest to the general reader. Much has been written about the Qu’ran in English, mainly by non-Muslim scholars: here we have a work by an outstanding Muslim scholar, who combines his deep knowledge of the Qu’ran and Muslim scholarship with an impressive familiarity with French and English works on the subject. This is a book that commends itself to anyone wishing an authoritative, balanced and intellectually engaging introduction to the Qu’ran” -- Muhammed Abdel Haleem, King Fahd Professor of Islamic Studies, SOAS, London

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris (January 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 186064421X
• ISBN-13: 978-1860644214
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,833,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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