The Qur'an: Essential Teachings

addressed to the English-speaking reading public interested in grasping the meaning and message of the Qur’ansome basic Qur’anic terms, concepts and themes are explained in simple languageintended to help readers get an idea of the Qur’anic worldview – the articles of faith, particularly the concepts of God, Messengership and the HereafterReligious duties in Islam – Prayer, Fasting, Zakah and Hajj are elucidated mainly in terms of their rationale, and their all-pervading impact on man’s personal and collective lifewith occasional comparison with major world faithsAs an introductory work it should familiarize readers with basic Qur’anic terms and concepts which will help them grasp better advanced works on the Qur’an