Interpreting the Qur'an: Towards a Contemporary Approach

by Abdullah Saeed

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How is the Qur'an - central to all Muslim societies - to be understood today in order to meet the needs of these societies? Abdullah Saeed, a distinguished Muslim scholar, explores the interpretation of the ethico-legal content of the Qur'an, whilst taking into consideration the changing nature of the modern world. Saeed explores the current debates surrounding the interpretation of the Qur'an, and their impact on contemporary understanding of this sacred text. Discussing the text's show more relevance to modern issues without compromising the overall framework of the Qur'an and its core belie show less

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Abdullah Saeed is Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies and Director, Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam at the University of Melbourne, Australia

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Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
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297.1ReligionOther religionsIslamTextual Sources
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BP130.2 .S193Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionIslam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc.Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc.Sacred booksKoranWorks about the Koran
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