Download or read book The Secrets of the Koran written by Don Richardson and published by Gospel Light Publications. This book was released on 2008-06-23 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget all those evening news sound bites or diplomatically correct half-truths about the Koran and the religion of Islam. If you want to know what the Koran is really about, you have to know what it really says. Don Richardson gives you a nitty-gritty inside look at the Koran, helping to separate fact from fiction. These hard-hitting observations are not the author's opinion based on what he thinks the Koran seems to imply. Muslim boys are indoctrinated in military camps. Madrasa schools force memorization and repetition of the Koran particularly those verses that promise heavenly rewards for martyrdom. It took courage to write this serious, documented and well-sourced book. But the price of truth is courage, regardless of ones religion.

Download or read book Understanding the Koran written by Mateen Elass and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-19 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out how the Koran resembles the Bible—and the drastic ways in which it differs. Understanding the Koran gives you an essential grasp of Islam's holy book: where it came from, what it teaches, how Muslims view it, and how the Allah of the Koran compares with the God of the Bible. Cherished as the final, perfect revelation of God's will by 1.2 billion Muslims worldwide, the Koran has become a part of American life. What do you know about the holy book that shapes the lives and views of your neighbors and a fifth of the world's population? Written by a pastor who was born to a Muslim father and raised in Saudi Arabia, Understanding the Koran gives you a fascinating, easy-to-understand overview that will show you: Why the background behind the Koran is important to understanding it. How the Koran came into existence. A summary of the main teachings of the Koran, including what it says about Jesus and the crucifixion. Similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian views of God. What the Koran teaches about Jihad and holy war. What the Koran teaches about heaven and hell and the final destinies of the human soul. Giving you an essential grasp of Islam's holy book, Understanding the Koran points you to the one thing that can draw your Muslim friends to Jesus—his love, demonstrated to them through you. Discussion questions make it possible to use this book in group studies.

Download or read book Some Secrets of the Qur an written by Hârun Yahya and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Secrets of the Koran by Faisal Fahim written by Faisal Fahim and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the teachings of the holy book of Islam known as Quran or Koran. It's about the similarities and differences of Islam, Christianity & Judaism. This book explains the definition of God in Islam. It also explains so many verses of the Quran. It explains their deeper meanings and why Muslims believe Quran is the last final revelation of God which Muhammad received through angel Gabriel from God. So whether people like or hate Islam this book will help people understand the teachings of Islam from its holy book the Quran.

Download or read book Opening the Qur an written by Walter H. Wagner and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Walter H. Wagner "opens" the Qur'an by offering a comprehensive and extraordinarily readable, step-by-step introduction to the text, making it accessible to students, teachers, clergy, and general readers interested in Islam and Islam's holy Book." "Wagner first places the prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an, and the early Muslim community in their historical, geographical, and theological contexts. This background is a basis for interpreting the Qur'an and understanding its role in later Muslim developments, as well as for relationships between Muslims, Jews, and Christians. He then looks in detail at specific passages, moving from cherished devotional texts to increasingly difficult and provocative subjects. The selected bibliography serves as a resource for further reading and study. Woven into the discussion are references to Islamic beliefs and practices. Wagner shows great sensitivity toward the challenges to non-Muslims who attempt to interpret the Qur'an, and sympathy for the long struggle to build bridges of mutual trust and honest appreciation between Muslims and non-Muslims."--Jacket.

Download or read book What the Qur an Meant written by Garry Wills and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America’s leading religious scholar and public intellectual introduces lay readers to the Qur’an with a measured, powerful reading of the ancient text Garry Wills has spent a lifetime thinking and writing about Christianity. In What the Qur’an Meant, Wills invites readers to join him as he embarks on a timely and necessary reconsideration of the Qur’an, leading us through perplexing passages with insight and erudition. What does the Qur’an actually say about veiling women? Does it justify religious war? There was a time when ordinary Americans did not have to know much about Islam. That is no longer the case. We blundered into the longest war in our history without knowing basic facts about the Islamic civilization with which we were dealing. We are constantly fed false information about Islam—claims that it is essentially a religion of violence, that its sacred book is a handbook for terrorists. There is no way to assess these claims unless we have at least some knowledge of the Qur’an. In this book Wills, as a non-Muslim with an open mind, reads the Qur’an with sympathy but with rigor, trying to discover why other non-Muslims—such as Pope Francis—find it an inspiring book, worthy to guide people down through the centuries. There are many traditions that add to and distort and blunt the actual words of the text. What Wills does resembles the work of art restorers who clean away accumulated layers of dust to find the original meaning. He compares the Qur’an with other sacred books, the Old Testament and the New Testament, to show many parallels between them. There are also parallel difficulties of interpretation, which call for patient exploration—and which offer some thrills of discovery. What the Qur’an Meant is the opening of a conversation on one of the world’s most practiced religions.

Download or read book A Comprehensive Exploration of the Scientific Miracles in Holy Quran written by Mahdi La'li and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an exploration of the countless secrets of the universe that God has revealed in Holy Quran more than 1400 years ago. It seeks in a very modest and humble manner to draw you into a journey to uncover some of the awe and splendor of this divine miraculous Scripture. Step in line with the author and walk through the many sacred revelations that have amazingly been encased within the scientific facts, which were yet to be discovered far later in the modern era.

Download or read book Secrets of the Quran written by Rafiq Faiz and published by . This book was released on 2022-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of the Quran is a profound and illuminating book that seeks to unravel the fascinating secrets and timeless verses that have captivated scholars, poets, and lyricists for over a millennium. This book invites you to step into the mysteries of the Quran, shedding light on secrets that are waiting to be discovered. You will realize how every sentence, word, and letter in the Quran is placed in perfect order. As you read, you will bear witness to a mesmerizing collection of secrets, deep mysteries, and beautiful subtleties that exceed the scope of human possibility, all proving that the Quran is the sublime, miraculous Speech of Allah. Each page will imbue you with a newfound appreciation for the Quran and a renewed sense of faith you never knew you needed. Perfect for devout Muslims, newcomers to the faith, and anybody who wishes to uncover more about the divine nature of the Quran, Secrets of the Quran stands as an enduring testament to this Holy Book, inviting you to discover the ocean of wonders that fills every verse.

Download or read book The Secret of Islam written by Henry Bayman and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the Islamic religion is well known, many people are less familiar with Sufism—the esoteric component of Islam. The Secret of Islam explores the mystical path of Sufism, which focuses on love and compassion. Sections proceed through the levels of Sufism: Journey of the Disciple, Actions, Spiritual Journey of the Seeker, and Flowering of the Perfect Human.

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Download or read book Qur an and Woman written by Amina Wadud and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1999-06-10 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen centuries of Islamic thought have produced a legacy of interpretive readings of the Qu'ran written almost entirely by men. Now, with Qu'ran and Woman, Amina Wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman, a reading which validates the female voice in the Qu'ran and brings it out of the shadows. Muslim progressives have long argued that it is not the religion but patriarchal interpretation and implementation of the Qu'ran that have kept women oppressed. For many, the way to reform is the reexamination and reinterpretation of religious texts. Qu'ran and Woman contributes a gender inclusive reading to one of the most fundamental disciplines in Islamic thought, Qu'ranic exegesis. Wadud breaks down specific texts and key words which have been used to limit women's public and private role, even to justify violence toward Muslim women, revealing that their original meaning and context defy such interpretations. What her analysis clarifies is the lack of gender bias, precedence, or prejudice in the essential language of the Qur'an. Despite much Qu'ranic evidence about the significance of women, gender reform in Muslim society has been stubbornly resisted. Wadud's reading of the Qu'ran confirms women's equality and constitutes legitimate grounds for contesting the unequal treatment that women have experienced historically and continue to experience legally in Muslim communities. The Qu'ran does not prescribe one timeless and unchanging social structure for men and women, Wadud argues lucidly, affirming that the Qu'ran holds greater possibilities for guiding human society to a more fulfilling and productive mutual collaboration between men and women than as yet attained by Muslims or non-Muslims.

Download or read book Bring Out The Magic In Your Mind written by Al Koran and published by Embassy Books. This book was released on with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the key to the amazing untapped powers in your own mind. . . a secret that can transform your career and life. You don’t have to be a magician or a “super-brain” to command these mental resources. If you only learn to employ your own natural magnetism, using the techniques of this book, you can gain amazing influence over others, and “will” your way to business and social success. The author, who was one of the world’s greatest mentalists and magicians and was famous during his lifetime for his amazing mental feats on television and radio. Here, he reveals how ordinary people can develop certain mental powers deliberately through a simple, logical program. First he explains how you can cultivate belief in the “magic” of your mind, and use that faith to strength yourself. You see how to give yourself “success treatments” to build your confidence and direct your energies toward dreams and goals. The book tells how the personal electricity within you gives you magnetic powers. You learn how to use this to send out dynamic thought-wishes – silent messages that influence people to like you, trust you, and help you. You’ll find ways to improve your reasoning and problem-solving ability through your new-found mental forces. The author explains how the “hunches” arising from the subconscious can give you faster, better decisions. Unfolding all the wonders of the human mind, this book others a method of harnessing this magic to bring you a richer and more successful life.

Download or read book Secrets of the Interactive Quran written by Afifa Rahman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let us take a spiritual journey to explore the hidden realms of Divine Interaction and inundate our hearts with Divine love. Let us harness the Quran''s unparalleled dynamism and immersive quality to forge a deeper relationship with our Creator. The Quran is both proactive and reactionary. It interacts with the commensurate degree of our faith or lack thereof. Will we be immersed in unshakeable faith and Divine proximity or be left further alienated? The book deconstructs the invisible and reciprocating forces stealthily acting upon the heart to either purify the heart (qalb) and strengthen the soul (nafs) or corrupt the heart and debase the soul. We delve into the functions of the heart by examining the nuanced context of the qalb, fuʾād, and ṣadr. The goal is to ameliorate the nafs with the spiritual power bestowed by the rūh. We explore the constant tug of war within our souls. How are we misled (aghwā, aḍalla) to remain in deception (ghurūr)? Different types of desires (ahwāʾ, shahawāt) keep us mired in illusions and deceptive delights. How can we increase our rank by striving to be among the ṣāliḥūn, sābiqūn and abrār? What are the qualities associated with the muttaqūn, mukhlaṣūn, and muḥ''sinūn which would morph and elevate us to the esteemed status of being a muqarabūn to Allah--implying nearness to Him. What are the coveted spiritual qualities that form the bedrock of our faith? We explore how takwā connects with iḥsān, binds with birr, and endows us with furqān. A muḥ''sin enveloped by the garment of iḥsān can absorb any injustice that may drench him whilst inculcated with Divine love. Patience (ṣabr) can skillfully weave the qualities of birr, takwa, tawakkul, and khushūʿ in a fine tapestry of iḥsān--empowering us to embrace obedience. How does Khushūʿ differentiate humble submissiveness as compared to khuḍū, dhull or dukhūr? This book provides fresh perspectives on how devout worship paves the way for Divine love. How do we incorporate the spiritual endeavours of reflection (tafakkur and tadabbur) to facilitate remembrance of Allah. Supplication is considered to be the ultimate tool of perfecting the Master-slave relationship (ʿabdīya). How do we affiliate our duʿā to reach the pinnacle stage of worship? We examine how the Most Merciful as the Tawwāb loves the repentant believer (tawwāb). How can the remorseful tawwāb draw on the characteristics of the awwāb and the munīb? Which categories of believers are associated with specific Gardens of Paradise? We consider the verses of Jannāt in a new light to shed significance on the varieties and levels of Jannāt. The marked increase of enriched imageries honours the luminaries and dignitaries. We review the nature of adornments and furnishings therein expressed through such terms as the surūr or the arāʾik. The believer''s personal spiritual realm needs to coalesce with the communal sphere. The necessity of this integration is illustrated by the religion (dīn) distinct from millah. How do the terms ʿadl and qisṭ occupy subtly different places in the paradigm of justice? How does ihsān complement ''adl? Maintaining social and interpersonal justice is part and parcel of takwā. Justice supersedes ties of faith and kinship and subdues loyalty and self-interest while injustice disrupts the proportionate balance within the universe. Jihād is a transformative process--a crucible through which the believer seeks to attain excellence in character. Buy Secrets of the Interactive Quran for a deeply immersive and interactive experience! Please write a book comment.

Download or read book Secrets of the Qur an written by Paytah Zeke and published by . This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FACTS AND DESCRIPTIONS RELATING TO THE QUR'AN AND WHAT THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE STATES, AND HOW MUSLIMS PUT TOGETHER A BOOK FOR OTHER MUSLIMS TO FOLLOW, (( CALLED THE QUR'AN ))

Download or read book Rock Paper Scissors written by Koran Bolden and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Revelation Rationality Knowledge Truth written by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad and published by Islam International Publications Ltd. This book was released on 1998-06-30 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any divide between revelation and rationality, religion and logic has to be irrational. If religion and rationality cannot proceed hand in hand, there has to be something deeply wrong with either of the two. Does revelation play any vital role in human affairs? Is not rationality sufficient to guide man in all the problems which confront him? Numerous questions such as these are examined with minute attention. All major issues which intrigue the modern mind are attempted to be incorporated in this fascinatingly comprehensive statute. Whatever the intellectual or educational background of the reader, this book is bound to offer him something of his interest. It examines a very diverse and wide range of subjects including the concept of revelation in different religions, history of philosophy, cosmology, extraterrestrial life, the future of life on earth, natural selection and its role in evolution. It also elaborately discusses the advent of the Messiah, or other universal reformers, awaited by different religions. Likewise, many other topical issues which have been agitating the human mind since time immemorial are also incorporated. The main emphasis is on the ability of the Quran to correctly discuss all important events of the past, present and future from the beginning of the universe to its ultimate end. Aided by strong incontrovertible logic and scientific evidence, the Quran does not shy away from presenting itself to the merciless scrutiny of rationality. It will be hard to find a reader whose queries are not satisfactorily answered. We hope that most readers will testify that this will always stand out as a book among books – perhaps the greatest literary achievement of this century.

Download or read book The Miraculous Language of the Qur an Evidence of Divine Origin written by Bassam Saeh and published by International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT). This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study illustrates why the language of the Qur'an is miraculous, unique, and evidence of divine authority. The author compares the language of the Qur'an with the language of pre-Islamic poetry, the Prophet's words (hadith), and the language of the Arabs both past and present, to demonstrate that although the Qur'an was revealed in Arabic it was at the same time an Arabic which was entirely new. Original and early Muslim audiences viewed this as miraculous and responded to the Qur'an's words, sounds, rhythms, etc. in a manner consistent with a deeper appreciation of its beauty and majesty which modern ears, trained by familiarity, and despite being surrounded by all manner of dictionaries and studies, are at a loss to capture. The author attempts to remove this veil and present the Qur'an to readers as if hearing it for the first time, to bring to life some of this wonder. In doing so he guides readers to appreciate the beauty of the Qur'an, to become more immersed in it, and to have a clearer understanding of its structure and flow. Devoting special attention to Surah Al Muddaththir, to underpin his analysis, Saeh thus brings the Revelation to life, to demonstrate that each surah has distinct features and characteristics that make it stand out uniquely within the design and sweep of the whole.