By Sohaib N. Sultan,Jane I. Smith,Yusuf Ali

The undying perception of Islam’s sacred writings can enhance
your personal non secular journey.

For many within the West, the lessons of the Qur’an frequently are enshrouded in secret and worry. but Islam’s holy publication gave start to at least one of the main robust and enlightened civilizations the realm has ever visible. by way of the 16th century, Muslim tradition stretched from India to Africa to Europe, keeping with it the traditional studying that helped spawn the Renaissance. With its interwoven rules of religion and cause, justice and mercy, the trail of Islam—which actually capability “surrendering to God’s will”—offers a uniquely centred and balanced method of residing existence with a profound know-how of God.

With gentleness and perception, Sohaib N. Sultan leads you thru the significant topics of either the Qur’an and the gathered sayings of Prophet Muhammad, referred to as hadith. those teachings dispel universal misconceptions approximately Muslim ideals and supply sensible advice on your personal non secular trip, from realizing the merciful nature of God; to cultivating peace and justice within the self, relatives, and society; to answering questions on the afterlife and the way to reach it.

Now you could event the knowledge of Qur’anic teachings no matter if you don't have any past wisdom of Islam or Muslim writings. Insightful but unobtrusive facing-page remark explains the texts for you, permitting you to go into into the trail of give up to God.

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