num_pages: 224
description: Combining tradition with contemporary scholarship, the author examines the revelation, transmission, reception and transcription of the Qur'an, and outlines the complexities and controversies surrounding each of these areas. Offering insights, not only into the truths at the heart of scripture, but also into the role of the Qur'an in the daily lives of Muslims, this is a guide for all those interested in Islam.
language: English
title: Qur'an: A Short Introduction
titlecomplete: Qur'an: A Short Introduction
genres: History, Religion, Theology, Islam, Nonfiction, Literature
ratings_count: 91
series: Beginner's Guide (Oneworld Publications)
publisher: Oneworld Pubns Ltd