The Meaning of the Glorious KoranRegarded by Muslims as God's actual words revealed to the prophet Mohammed, "The Koran" remains the supreme authority of the Islamic tradition. Comprising laws, moral precepts, and narratives, its timeless texts are the inspiration and guide of millions of Muslims. With this remarkable readable and scholarly transition, Mohammed Marmaduke Pickthall introduces the sacred scriptures of "The Koran" to Western readers -- and provides valuable and fascinating insight into one of the world's great religions. -- From publisher's description. |
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Abraham Abū Allah guideth Allah hath Allah is Forgiving Allah knoweth angels appointed Arabs astray believe in Allah belongeth Beneficent beside Allah best aware bounty Children of Israel clear proofs cometh command created Day of Resurrection disbelieve doeth duty to Allah early Meccan Sūrah earth favour fear Fire Garden give giveth guidance haply hearts heavens hell Hereafter Hijrah idolaters Jews jinn keep your duty Koran mankind Merciful messenger Midian Mighty Moses Muslims name of Allah naught painful doom Pharaoh portents Prophet protecting friends punishment Qur'ān Qureysh religion Revealed at Al-Madinah Revealed at Mecca revealed unto reward saith Say O Muhammad Say unto Scripture sendeth sent slaves soul SURAH surely takes its name thee Muhammad therein thereof things thou art thy Lord tribe truth turn unto Allah unto thee verily verse ward off evil wherewith whoso whosoever women word worship wrong wrong-doers Yathrib ye who believe