A simple, explanatory guide to Islam’s central text.
Taking the same approach as the bestselling The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Bible, this book presents a balanced overview of the Koran, explaining not only the “flow” of the Koran, but also what it has to say about Allah and humanity, virtue, justice, life on earth, the afterlife, women, love, unbelievers, faith, and tradition.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Koran is your cover-to-cover companion to this sacred—and sometimes complicated—holy text. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get:
• A foolproof introduction to the fundamental themes of the holy Koran.
• Expert advice on how to approach the book when you a translation of it yourself.
• Ten things that make the Holy Koran unique among the world’s holy text.
• Inspiring tips on how to overcome the challenges non-Muslim face when reading the Koran.