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Great Themes of the Qur'an

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ISBN-10: 0334027144

ISBN-13: 9780334027140

Edition: 1997

Authors: Jacques Jomier

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This is an introduction to the Qur'an for those who want to know more about it and do not know where to start. Chapters include discussions of Mecca and the early days of Islam, the Muslim community, Adam, Abraham, the prophets, Jesus, and hymns to God.
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Book details

List price: $27.00
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
Publication date: 5/17/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 142
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.46" tall
Weight: 0.374
Language: English

Translator's Note
Introduction
What is the Qur'an?
The rules of etiquette
How does a Muslim experience the Qur'an?
A simple teaching
How the collection of the Qur'anic texts was formed
Mecca and the Early Days of Islam
The expedition mounted against the Ka'ba; Meccan commerce
The childhood and youth of Muhammad
Muhammad's call
Two manifestations of a superhuman being
The man who opposes the preaching of Islam
A curse addressed to Muhammad's own uncle, Abu Lahab
Hymns to God the Creator
Meditation on creation
Creation in the Qur'an is in line with biblical tradition
The usefulness of the divine gifts and man's gratitude
Plants and animals which appear in the Qur'an
Some passages in the Qur'an are hymns to the Creator
Hymn to the Creator in Qur'an 16.3-18
The structure of the hymn
Brief references to other hymns to the Creator
Adam, Father of Humankind
Adam, Iblis, Their Creation and Their Tests
The angels' test
Adam and his wife
A window on the future
A last glance at the style
Abraham, the Muslim
The Prophets Who Were 'Saved'
The typical prophet and his role in history
Jesus, Son of Mary
Jesus and Mary
The Muslim Community
Commands and exhortations addressed to the community
Argument and Persuasion
Conclusion
Index of Qur'anic References
General Index