The Quran
Overview
The Quran is the single most important work in Arabic literature and the Muslim religion. According to Muslims, the Quran is considered to be the veritable word of God—following the Old and New Testaments—revealed to the prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. This holy book of Islam provides the code of living for members of the Islamic faith, which accounts for over one billion people. Though Muslims believe that the Arabic translation of the Quran cannot be reproduced in any other language form, the two translations contained in this collection are rendered almost literally. Along with the two translations are two Arab-English lexicons, containing all the classical Arabic words. These invaluable resources make Arab language study available to you and will bring you greater understanding as you read through the Quran in its original language. As a result, you can learn what Muslims believe and use that knowledge in comparative studies, apologetics, and evangelism to Muslims. The Perseus Arabic Collection allows you to study the writings of Muhammad. Discover where the Quran makes references to the Old and New Testament people and events, as well as how it drastically differs from the Bible. With this collection, you will gain a better perspective and understanding of the Muslim faith and the text of the Quran.
Top Highlights
“Allah and killed the prophets unjustly; this was so because they disobeyed and exceeded the limits. [62] Surely those who believe, and those who are Jews, and the f Christians, and the Sabians, whoever believes in Allah and the Last day and does good, they shall have their reward from their Lord, and there is no fear for them, nor shall they grieve.” (source)
“And if you fear that you cannot act equitably towards orphans, then marry such women as seem good to you, two and three and four; but if you fear that you will not do justice (between them), then (marry) only one or what your right hands possess; this is more proper, that you may not deviate from the right course.” (source)
“When your Lord revealed to the angels: I am with you, therefore make firm those who believe. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them.” (source)
“223] Your wives are a tilth for you, so go into your tilth when you like,” (source)
“And (as to) those who disbelieve in and reject My communications, they are the inmates of the fire, in it they shall abide. [40] O children of Israel! call to mind My favor which I bestowed on you and be faithful to (your) covenant with Me, I will fulfill (My) covenant with you; and of Me, Me alone, should you be afraid.” (source)
- Title: The Quran
- Author: M. H. Shakir
- Publisher: Perseus Digital Library
- Logos Release Date: 2011
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Koran › English
- Resource ID: LLS:SHAKIR
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-08-22T21:55:00Z