
The Qur'an and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad
Selections Annotated & Explained
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Qur'an and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad
Selections Annotated & Explained
About this book
The timeless insight of Islam's sacred writings can enrich
your own spiritual journey.
For many in the West, the teachings of the Qur'an often are enshrouded in mystery and fear. Yet Islam's holy book gave birth to one of the most powerful and enlightened civilizations the world has ever seen. By the sixteenth century, Muslim culture stretched from India to Africa to Europe, preserving with it the ancient learning that helped spawn the Renaissance. With its interwoven ideas of faith and reason, justice and mercy, the path of Islam—which literally means "surrendering to God's will"—offers a uniquely focused and balanced approach to living life with a profound awareness of God.
With gentleness and insight, Sohaib N. Sultan leads you through the central themes of both the Qur'an and the collected sayings of Prophet Muhammad, known as hadith. These teachings dispel common misconceptions about Muslim beliefs and offer practical guidance for your own spiritual journey, from understanding the merciful nature of God; to cultivating peace and justice in the self, family, and society; to answering questions about the afterlife and how to attain it.
Now you can experience the wisdom of Qur'anic teachings even if you have no previous knowledge of Islam or Muslim writings. Insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary explains the texts for you, allowing you to enter into the path of surrender to God.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- A Note on the Translation
- 1. On Contemplation, Reason, and Faith
- 2. On God and Divine Attributes
- 3. On Revelation and Scripture
- 4. On Prophetic Character and Message
- 5. On the Purpose and Responsibility of Human Life
- 6. On the Stages of Human Life
- 7. On the Psyche, Heart, and Soul
- 8. On Spiritual Practice and Discipline
- 9. On Laws in Daily Life
- 10. On Noble Character and Good Morals
- 11. On Envisioning a Just and Moral Society
- 12. On Pluralism, Inclusive Theology, and Interfaith Relations
- 13. On Peace, War, and Reconciliation
- 14. On Women and Gender Relations
- 15. On Marriage and Family Life
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Suggestions for Further Reading
- About SkyLight Paths
- Copyright