{"title":"Muhammad Abdel Haleem","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuhammad Abdel Haleem offers insightful works focused on the Qur'an, blending scholarly rigour with accessible language. His books invite readers to engage deeply with the text, exploring its meanings and interpretations in a thoughtful, informed manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, his writings provide valuable perspectives that illuminate the spiritual and intellectual richness of the Qur'anic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"exploring-the-quran-by-muhammad-abdel-haleem-9780755660155","title":"Exploring the Qur'an","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teachings, style and impact of the Qur'an have always been matters of controversy, among both Muslims and non-Muslims. But in a modern context of intercultural sensitivity, what the Qur'an says and means are perhaps more urgent questions than ever before. This book by one of the world's finest Islamic scholars responds to that urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on his earlier ground-breaking work, the author challenges misinterpretations of particular Qur'anic verses from whatever quarter. He addresses the infamous 'sword' verse, frequently cited as a justification for jihad. He also questions the 'tribute' verse, associated with the Muslim state subjugating Jews and Christians; and the idea of Paradise in the Qur'an, often viewed by the West as emphasising merely physical pleasures, or used by Islamic fighters as their just reward for holy war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author argues that wrenching the verses out of the context of the whole has led to dangerous ideologies being built on isolated phrases which have then assumed afterlives of their own. This nuanced, holistic reading has vital interfaith ramifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932156444908,"sku":"9780755660155","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780755660155-exploring-the-qur-an.jpg?v=1783855154"},{"product_id":"reading-the-quran-by-muhammad-abdel-haleem-9780755657445","title":"Reading the Qur'an","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Qur’an is a multifaceted text that can be challenging, especially for non-Arabic speakers relying solely on English translations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book unlocks the rhetorical devices, structural features, and stylistic choices that the Qur’an employs and which are so vital to its meaning. While some of these subjects form an important part of the Arabic Qur’anic Studies curriculum—and are prioritised in schools and universities in the Arab world—they continue to puzzle some readers of the Qur’an in English translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the eagerly-awaited final instalment of Professor Abdel Haleem’s IB Tauris trilogy on the Qur'an. It is unique in combining linguistic analysis, literary appreciation, and relevance to contemporary issues: an essential companion for students and general readers studying the Qur’an, whether in English or in Arabic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e· Part One “The Importance of Context” explains why context (\u003ci\u003esiyaq\u003c\/i\u003e) is vital when quoting from and interpreting the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e· Part Two “The Structure of the Sura: Seeing the Unity” uses case studies to demonstrate how the structures of the suras in the Qur'an are central to their meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e· Part Three “Rhetorical and Stylistic Features” highlights the contribution of such features to the persuasive impact of the Qur’anic text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243815219436,"sku":"9780755657445","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780755657445-reading-the-qur-an-1.jpg?v=1787989574"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/muhammad-abdel-haleem.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}