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Koran is the central religious text of Islam, a revelation from God (Allah). The Koran was orally revealed by God to the final prophet, Muhammed, through the archangel Gabriel, incrementally over a period of some 23 years, beginning in the month of Ramadan, when Muhammed was 40.Tags
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EncompassedRunner Approaching the Koran without any background familiarity with Islam, particularly the traditions of Muhammad or Islamic history can result in the reader feeling confused, as the Koran is not arranged chronologically or topically, and for the most part there is not enough context in the Koran to give meaning to vague verses or to clarify seeming contradictions. CSPI's "An Abridged Koran" is helpful to read not instead of the Koran, but as a prelude to reading the full-length Koran and/or alongside the Koran, because it takes out redundant passages, orders the passages chronologically, and inserts from other Islamic texts (Hadith and Sira) context between the Koran verses, so that it all makes sense.
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Interesting to read right now given the political climate. Although there are a few "kill the infidels" type passages, overall the tone is one of giving oneself up to the one and only God, although the consequences of not doing so will result in hellfire and brimstone, etc. Several passages in practical day to day living as well -- multiple wives (only if they can be treated equally - yeah, right), how to divide property after death, when and how divorce is allowed, etc. Overall, though, it does not condone anything remotely like 9/11. Actually the Qur'an calls for a fiery and miserable afterlife for Osama and his kind.
Everyone should read this at least once. If you don't like it fine, but no one can deny that it is a beautiful piece of writing. Whether you agree with what it says or not.
I like the notes explaining important translation details and expanding on the backgound of many verses in my edition. The appendixes with additional information about topics as the Abbreviated Letters as great too.
طبعا كلنا عارفين استعباط إدارة موقع الجود ريدز فيما يخص كتاب الله العزيز و إصرارهم على تسمية المؤلف على هواهم على خلاف رغبة المسلمين على الموقع .. و قد حاول الكثير من الشباب تغيير الأمر لكن ظل الكتاب على ما هو عليه!
طيب إيه الحل؟
إيه رأيكم نعمل ريفيو جماعي و نخليه لتعريف غير المسلمين بالقرآن .. لايكات و تعليقات لغاية ما نخليه التعليق الأول!
الريفيو يكون بسيط يشتمل على تعريف بالقرآن و نضيف له نسخ للقرآن بكل اللغات show more و فيديوهات و غيره ..
إيه رأيكم يا شباب و مين يساعد ؟ show less
طيب إيه الحل؟
إيه رأيكم نعمل ريفيو جماعي و نخليه لتعريف غير المسلمين بالقرآن .. لايكات و تعليقات لغاية ما نخليه التعليق الأول!
الريفيو يكون بسيط يشتمل على تعريف بالقرآن و نضيف له نسخ للقرآن بكل اللغات show more و فيديوهات و غيره ..
إيه رأيكم يا شباب و مين يساعد ؟ show less
قال تعالى :((قُلْ لَوْ كَانَ الْبَحْرُ مِدَاداً لِكَلِمَاتِ رَبِّي لَنَفِدَ الْبَحْرُ قَبْلَ أَنْ تَنفَدَ كَلِمَاتُ رَبِّي وَلَوْ جِئْنَا بِمِثْلِهِ مَدَداً))
مابالنا لا نأبه ؟
أتعقلون هذا كلام الله تعالى خالقنا بين إيدينا كيف نتركه ونتوجه لما تريده أنفسنا من الكتب
أعتقد أننا كلما أبحرنا في تفهمه وتعمقه سنجد معان لم يجدها أحد من قبل هذا ليس متاباً تقرأه وتنتهي منه وتكتب بعد ذلك "ريفيو برأيك" هذا كتاب بليغ show more محكم لا يوجزه وصف حتى ..
الله يقدرنا على حفظه وتبره والعمل با فيه :)
ولكن لماذا واضعين المؤلف Anonymous O.o !! show less
مابالنا لا نأبه ؟
أتعقلون هذا كلام الله تعالى خالقنا بين إيدينا كيف نتركه ونتوجه لما تريده أنفسنا من الكتب
أعتقد أننا كلما أبحرنا في تفهمه وتعمقه سنجد معان لم يجدها أحد من قبل هذا ليس متاباً تقرأه وتنتهي منه وتكتب بعد ذلك "ريفيو برأيك" هذا كتاب بليغ show more محكم لا يوجزه وصف حتى ..
الله يقدرنا على حفظه وتبره والعمل با فيه :)
ولكن لماذا واضعين المؤلف Anonymous O.o !! show less
Book of wonders .. Cannot describe it.
Yes i know it says I am still currently reading it, but hey no matter how many times I finish it I will still start again.
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- Canonical title
- The Koran
- Original title
- القرآن الكريم
- Alternate titles
- Qur'an; Quran; Holy Qur'an; Holy Quran; Koran; Holy Koran
- Original publication date
- 632 ce.
- People/Characters
- Muhammad; Allah; God
- Important places
- Mecca, Saudi Arabia; Medinai, Saudi Arabia
- First words*
- Sprich: Er ist der eine Gott,
Der ewige Gott;
Er zeugt nicht und ist nicht gezeugt worden,
Und keiner ist ihm gleich.
*Some information comes from Common Knowledge in other languages. Click "Edit" for more information.
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- BP109 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc. Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc. Sacred books Koran
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