The complete idiot's guide to the Koran
An easy-to-understand introduction to the sacred scriptures of Islam offers a balanced overview of the Koran, detailing its teachings on Allah and humankind, virtue, justice, life on earth, the afterlife, women, love, unbelievers, faith, and tradition
Criticism, interpretation, etc
xxii, 313 pages ; 24 cm
9781592571062, 9781592571055, 1592571069, 1592571050
53222178
Part 1: The Fundamentals
1 The Basics
2 The Prophet
3 Common Misconceptions About Islam
4 Twenty-One Questions (and Answer) Ablout Islam
5 The Prophetic Tradition
Part 2: A Document Like No Other
6 Navigating the River
7 The Koran and the Gospels
8 The Unique Koran
Part 3: Allah and Humanity
9 Your God Is One God: Islam's Monotheism
10 Glory Be to Thee: Submission to Allah
11 Therefore Serve Him: Hallmarks of Belief
12 The Greatest Losers: Hallmarks of Unbelief
Part 4: Obligations of the Faith
13 Putting Faith into Practice
14 Women and the Family
15 The Importance of Charity
16 The Truth About Jihad
Part 5: Life on Earth and the Afterlife
17 God's Plan for Us
18 Muslims and Non-Muslims: How to Get Along
19 Where Are We Going?
Part 6: The Holy Koran Today
20 Pursuing the Word
21 Exploring the Koran Online
22 Close Encounters of the Koran Kind
23 A Book for Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
24 Epilogue
Includes index