Download or read book The Qur an written by Oliver Leaman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference Title The Qur'an is the source of inspiration for one of the world's major religions, followed today by over a billion people. It plays a central role in Islam and ever since it appeared fourteen hundred years ago has been the subject of intense debate. Some of this has been carried out by Muslims and some by those hostile or indifferent to Islam, producing a very wide range of views. Authored by forty-three international experts, the objective of The Qur'an: An Encyclopedia is to present this diversity of thought, approach and school without priority, in order to give a strong appreciation of the range of response that the text has provoked throughout its history and providing students and researchers with a powerful one-volume resource covering all aspects of the text and its reception. Islam and the Qur'an are much in the news today and there is a public debate going on in which things are said about the Qur'an without much knowledge or understanding of the book. Every effort has been made to help the reader use the Encyclopedia as an investigative tool in Quranic studies. The volume assumes no previous knowledge of the Qur'an, Islam or Arabic. Technical terms are explained in the text itself and the style of each entry is designed to be as self-contained as possible. Entries are cross-referenced and many include a brief bibliography. At the end of the work there is a substantial annotated bibliography providing a detailed guide to the most significant books, journals and articles in Qur'anic Studies. There is a full index. The readership will include those seeking basic information on the Qur'an, however the substantial number of longer entries means that it will also be used by specialists.

Download or read book The Qur an Orientalism and the Encyclopaedia of the Qur an written by Muzaffar Iqbal and published by The Other Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Qurʼān, orientalism and the Encyclopaedia of the Qurʼān brings into sharp relief established attitudes of Western academia toward the Qurʼān, especially as evidenced in the only extant multi-volume reference work on the Qurʼān in English - Brill's Encyclopaedia of the Qurʼān."--Page 4 of cover

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Islam Volume 5 Volume V Khe Mahi written by Clifford Edmund Bosworth and published by Brill Archive. This book was released on 1986 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes articles on Muslims of every age and land, on tribes and dynasties, on the crafts and sciences, on political and religious institutions, on the geography, ethnography of the various countries and on the history, topography and monuments of the major towns and cities. Its scope encompasses the old Arabo-Islamic empire, the Islamic countries of Iran, Central Asia, the Indian sub-continent and Indonesia, the Ottoman Empire and all other Islamic countries.

Download or read book Islamic Desk Reference written by E. J. Van Donzel and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing demand for concise and factual information about the history and culture of Islam has now been met with the "Islamic Desk Reference," This handy one-volume work contains a condensation of the subject-matter of "The Encyclopaedia of Islam," the most prestigious and valuable reference work for Islamic studies published this century. In a brief, orderly and intelligible form the "Islamic Desk Reference" provides thus a unique and valuable quick reference tool for those interested in the religion, the believers and the countries of the Islamic world. All entries in the "Islamic Desk Reference" are given in English. Thus, names of Arabic origin which in the West were corrupted to another spelling, e.g. Ibn Sina to Avicenna, al-Kuhl to alcohol, are found under the latter term. The "Islamic Desk Reference" contains maps, diagrams and genealogical tables for easy reference, and illustrations.

Download or read book International encyclopaedia of Islam written by A. H. Qasmi and published by Gyan Publishing House. This book was released on 2006 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islam is a perfect faith and way of life. It is a complete system in itself, for the life in this world and the next world. For knowing Islam, it is essential to study its philosophy, ideology and principles and for that, one has to approach original sources, viz. Holy Quran and Tradition. However, it is not possible for every one to refer to these sources, which are originally in Arabic. Of course, there are commentaries and explanatory books in Persian, Urdu as well as in English and other western languages. Still, it remains difficult to take benefit of these voluminous secondary sources. Hence, a dire need for a comprehensive and exhaustive work on Islam was felt. This exclusive multi-volume is aimed at filling that room. The International Encyclopaedia of Islam consists of nine volumes and successfully covers all important aspects of Islam, as a religion and faith. These volumes, namely are: 1. Islamic Philosophy, 2. Faith in Islam, 3. Principles of Islam, 4. Islamic Manners, 5. Islam and Social Justice, 6. Judicial System in Islam, 7. Human Rights in Islam, 8. Islam and Education, 9. Science and Islam. These volumes virtually cover the whole Islam in a nutshell, which makes them reader-friendly. This multi-volume is essential for all scholars, researchers, students and general readers, the world over.

Download or read book Quar anic Exegeses written by Gholamali Haddad Adel and published by EWI Press. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout Islamic history, Muslim exegetes of all ideological orientations have delved into the depths of the Qur’anic text to better understand the divine revelation. The present work describes the exegetical work of a variety of scholars from the Shi‘i, Sunni, and Sufi traditions, spanning from the second Islamic century until the modern era. In addition to discussing well-known exegetes, such as Tabari, it also provides lesser-known details on early Shi‘a exegetes, such as ‘Ayyashi and ‘Ali ibn Ibrahim al-Qummi. The exegesis attributed to Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq is also discussed. This book is part of a series of translations from the Encyclopaedia of the World of Islam (EWI) which was originally compiled in Persian. Other entries from this encyclopaedia which are available in English include Hadith, Hawza-yi ‘Ilmiyya, History and Historiography, Muslim Organisations, Political Parties, Sufism, and Education in the Islamic Civilisation.

Download or read book Islam 4 volumes written by Cenap Çakmak and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 1938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expansive four-volume encyclopedia presents a broad introduction to Islam that enables learning about the fundamental role of Islam in world history and promotes greater respect for cultural diversity. One of the most popular and widespread religions in the world, Islam has attracted a great deal of attention in recent times, particularly in the Western world. With the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a pervasive sense of hostility toward Arab Americans, there is ever increasing need to examine and understand Islam as a religion and historical force. Islam: A Worldwide Encyclopedia provides some 700 entries on Islam written by expert contributors that cover the religion from the birth of Islam to the present time. The set also includes 16 pages of color images per volume that serve to illustrate the diverse expressions of this important religious tradition. Each entry begins with a basic introduction, followed by a general discussion of the subject and a conclusion. Each entry also features a further readings list for readers. In addition to supplying a comprehensive, authoritative overview of Islam, this work also specifically addresses many controversial related issues, including jihad, violence in Islam, polygamy, and apostasy.

Download or read book Tafsir Qur anic Exegesis written by Gholamali Haddad Adel and published by EWI Press. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generation after generation of Muslim scholars have endeavoured to uncover the implications of the Qur’anic text through the science of Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir). This book traces the development of Qur’anic exegesis from its formative period in the first century hijri until the modern era. It offers a comprehensive discussion of the primary approaches to Qur’anic exegesis; namely, exegesis by traditions, literary exegesis, jurisprudential exegesis, theological exegesis, mystical exegesis, scientific exegesis, modern exegesis, and orientalist exegesis. It also discusses the requirements for an exegete and approaches to exegesis which are considered unacceptable, such as exegesis by personal opinion. This book is part of a series of translations from the Encyclopaedia of the World of Islam (EWI) which was originally compiled in Persian. Other entries from this encyclopaedia which are available in English include Hadith, Hawza-yi ‘Ilmiyya, History and Historiography, Muslim Organisations, Political Parties, Qur’anic Exegeses, and Sufism.

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Quranic Studies written by Maulana Mohammad Razi Khan Afridi and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Quranic Studies written by Maulana Mohammad Razi Khan Afridi and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Islam written by Ian Richard Netton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Encyclopedia covers the full range of Islamic thought. It takes substantial note of contemporary trends across the Muslim world, and the material on historical Islam has contemporary reference.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Islam written by Juan Eduardo Campo and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the terms, concepts, personalities, historical events, and institutions that helped shape the history of this religion and the way it is practiced today.

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Quranic Studies written by Maulana Mohammad Razi Khan Afridi and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of the Qur an written by Jane Dammen McAuliffe and published by Brill Academic Pub. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Qur' n is the primary religious text for one-sixth of the world s population. Understood by Muslims to contain God's own words, it has been an object of reverence and of intense study for centuries. The thousands of volumes that Muslim scholars have devoted to qur' nic interpretation and to the linguistic, rhetorical and narrative analysis of the text are sufficient to create entire libraries of qur' nic studies.Drawing upon a rich scholarly heritage, Brill's Encyclopaedia of the Qur' n (EQ) combines alphabetically-arranged articles about the contents of the Qur' n. It is an encyclopaedic dictionary of qur' nic terms, concepts, personalities, place names, cultural history and exegesis extended with essays on the most important themes and subjects within qur' nic studies. With nearly 1000 entries in 5 volumes, the EQ is the first comprehensive, multi-volume reference work on the Qur' n to appear in a Western language.Cross-referencing and indices Frequent cross-references will draw readers to related entries and each article will conclude with a citation of relevant bibliography. The final part of the EQ contains indices of transliterated terms, of qur' nic references and of the authors and exegetes cited in the entries and essays. Fully international workThe EQ is a fully international work supported by an international board of advisors. Scholars from many nations have written articles for the encyclopaedia.

Download or read book The History of the Qur n written by Theodor Nöldeke and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first complete translation of Theodor Nöldeke’s The History of the Qurʾān offers a foundational work of modern Qurʾānic studies to the English-speaking public. Nöldeke’s original publication, as revised and expanded over nearly three quarters of a century by his scholarly successors, Friedrich Schwally, Gotthelf Bergsträsser and Otto Pretzl, remains an indispensable resource for any scholarly work on the text of the Qurʾān. Nöldeke’s segmentation of the surahs into three Meccan periods and a Medinan one has shaped all subsequent discussions of the chronology of the Qurʾān. The revisions and expansions of Nöldeke’s initial discussions of the orthography and variant readings of the text have found a new audience among those contemporary scholars who seek to create a more sophisticated understanding of the Qurʾān’s textual development.

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of the Qur n Volumes 1 5 Plus Index Volume Set written by Jane Dammen McAuliffe and published by . This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Qur n is the primary religious text for one-sixth of the world s population. Understood by Muslims to contain Gods own words, it has been an object of reverence and of intense study for centuries. The thousands of volumes that Muslim scholars have devoted to qur nic interpretation and to the linguistic, rhetorical and narrative analysis of the text are sufficient to create entire libraries of qur nic studies.Drawing upon a rich scholarly heritage, Brills Encyclopaedia of the Qur n (EQ) combines alphabetically-arranged articles about the contents of the Qur n. It is an encyclopaedic dictionary of qur nic terms, concepts, personalities, place names, cultural history and exegesis extended with essays on the most important themes and subjects within qur nic studies. With nearly 1000 entries in 5 volumes, the EQ is the first comprehensive, multi-volume reference work on the Qur n to appear in a Western language.Cross-referencing and indices Frequent cross-references will draw readers to related entries and each article will conclude with a citation of relevant bibliography. The final part of the EQ contains indices of transliterated terms, of qur nic references and of the authors and exegetes cited in the entries and essays. Fully international workThe EQ is a fully international work supported by an international board of advisors. Scholars from many nations have written articles for the encyclopaedia.

Download or read book The New Encyclopedia of Islam written by Cyril Glassé and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2001 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THe New Encyclopedia of Islam is written by a scholar for the general reader and researcher, without assuming any prior knowledge of the subject. Detailed cross-references lead the reader into deeper knowledge of Islam, whatever his strarting point. Many quotations, and hitherto untranslated prayers, support the religious and philosphical entries.