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This book examines in detail the concept of "abrogation" in the
Qur an, which has played a major role in the development of Islamic
law and has implications for understanding the history and
integrity of the Qur anic text. The term has gained popularity in
recent years, as Muslim groups and individuals claim that many
passages about tolerance in the Qur an have been abrogated by
others that call on Muslims to fight their enemies. Author Louay
Fatoohi argues that this could not have been derived from the Qur
an, and that its implications contradict Qur anic principles. He
also reveals conceptual flaws in the principle of abrogation as
well as serious problems with the way it was applied by different
scholars.
Abrogation in the Qur an and Islamic Law traces the development
of the concept from its most basic form to the complex and
multi-faceted doctrine it has become. The book shows what specific
problems the three modes of abrogation were introduced to solve,
and how this concept has shaped Islamic law. The book also
critiques the role of abrogation in rationalizing the view that not
all of the Qur anic revelation has survived in the "mushaf," or the
written record of the Qur an. This role makes understanding
abrogation an essential prerequisite for studying the history of
the Qur anic text. "
This book examines in detail the concept of "abrogation" in the
Qur'an, which has played a major role in the development of Islamic
law and has implications for understanding the history and
integrity of the Qur'anic text. The term has gained popularity in
recent years, as Muslim groups and individuals claim that many
passages about tolerance in the Qur'an have been abrogated by
others that call on Muslims to fight their enemies. Author Louay
Fatoohi argues that this could not have been derived from the
Qur'an, and that its implications contradict Qur'anic principles.
He also reveals conceptual flaws in the principle of abrogation as
well as serious problems with the way it was applied by different
scholars. Abrogation in the Qur'an and Islamic Law traces the
development of the concept from its most basic form to the complex
and multi-faceted doctrine it has become. The book shows what
specific problems the three modes of abrogation were introduced to
solve, and how this concept has shaped Islamic law. The book also
critiques the role of abrogation in rationalizing the view that not
all of the Qur'anic revelation has survived in the "mushaf", or the
written record of the Qur'an. This role makes understanding
abrogation an essential prerequisite for studying the history of
the Qur'anic text.
The Messiah is the central figure of the largest religion in the
world, as Christianity was formed around Jesus' messiahship.
Judaism also gives the Messiah a special and high position,
although it denies that Jesus was the Messiah, so the Jews continue
to wait for the coming of their Messiah. The Qur'an confirms the
Christian belief that Jesus was the Messiah, but it has fundamental
differences with the Christian representation of the Messiah. Islam
has even more differences with the Jewish concept of the Messiah.
This book compares the concept of "Messiah" in Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam. It examines the portrayal of the Messiah
in the Old Testament and other Jewish writings, the New Testament,
and the Qur'an. It develops a complete picture of how this concept
appeared, what it originally represented, and how it was changed
over time by different believers. The study shows why and how the
Messiah was developed in Judaism into a military king whose main
role is to re-establish Israel and restore its glory. It also
explains how Christianity turned this victorious Jewish warrior
into a suffering spiritual king. The author's ultimate goal is to
show that the Qur'anic Messiah is the historical one. Neither a
victorious royal with a political agenda nor a defeated spiritual
teacher who ended up on the cross, the Messiah was a prophet sent
by God. This new critical reading of the history of the "Messiah"
challenges deep-rooted prejudices and misunderstandings about this
concept. This focused and detailed study is for anyone interested
in the concept of "Messiah." Both the general reader and the expert
would benefit from the wealth of information in this
thought-provoking book.
Jesus remains one of the most studied characters in history. In the
two millennia since his birth, countless writers have published
numerous books and articles on every aspect of his life,
personality, teachings, and environment. Depending on the
backgrounds, goals, and trainings of their respective authors,
these works relied on the New Testament, other Christian sources,
Jewish writings, or other historical sources, or on combinations of
these writings. The Qur'an is rarely mentioned, let alone seriously
considered, by the mainly Christian authors of these studies. This
explicit or implicit neglect reflects a presumed historical
worthlessness of the Qur'an. Muslim scholars have also written
extensively about Jesus. Contrary to their Western counterparts,
they have studied in detail what the Qur'an and other Islamic
sources say about Jesus. The Christian image of Jesus is often
cited to be dismissed, usually on the basis of what Islamic sources
say, but at times also because of its incoherence and
inconsistency. Like Western scholars who have ignored the Qur'an,
Muslim writers have shown no interest in independent historical
sources. This book fills a gap in the literature on the historical
Jesus by taking the unique approach of considering together the
Qur'an, the Gospels, and other religious and historical sources.
This genuinely new contribution to the scholarship on the
historical Jesus shows that, unlike the New Testament accounts, the
Qur'anic image of Jesus is both internally consistent and
reconcilable with known history. While showing that our
understanding of how the New Testament was formed and our growing
knowledge of history confirm that the Christian Jesus is
unhistorical, this study makes a strong case for the historicity of
the Jesus of the Qur'an. Its friendly style makes this
comprehensive book suitable for the general reader as well as the
specialist. Readers with interest in the historical Jesus, the
Messiah in the various scriptures, modern Qur'anic exegesis, or
comparative religion will find this compelling study highly
informative and thought-provoking. No specialist knowledge of any
scripture or history is required for reading the book.
The Qur'anic sura (chapter) of Joseph deals almost entirely with
the story of this noble Prophet, his brothers, and their father
Prophet Jacob. Since the revelation of the Qur'an fourteen
centuries ago, there have been numerous attempts to interpret this
sura. The present study is a genuinely new look at the sura -
including careful examination of the historical background of its
story and detailed comparison with the corresponding Biblical
narrative. While referring to interpretations from classical
exegetical works, this book offers new insights into the meanings
and magnificence of this Qur'anic text. The author is not only
concerned with analysing the individual verses; he is equally
focused on showing how various verses are interrelated, explicitly
and subtly, to form a unique textual unit. He shows particular
interest in unveiling subtle references and meanings that are often
overlooked or missed by exegetes. Through this comprehensive study,
the author elucidates why the Qur'an has always been firmly
believed to be a unique book that could have only been inspired by
Allah. Thorough and scholarly but easy to read, this book is
intended for both the general reader and the specialist. Whether
you are a scholar of Qur'anic exegesis (tafsir), have general
interest in Qur'anic studies and the Qur'anic story of Prophet
Joseph, or interested in comparative religion, you will find this
in-depth and detailed study of the sura of Joseph informative,
enlightening, and thought-provoking. No knowledge of Arabic or the
Qur'an is required for reading the book.
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