Understanding the Islamic Scripture: A Study of Selected Passages from the Qurʾān

by Mustansir Mir

This book makes the Qur'an accessible to the English-speaking student who lacks the linguistic background to read it in the original Arabic by offering accessible translations of, and commentary on, a series of selected passages that are representative of the Islamic scripture. Mustanstir Mir, Director of the Center for Islamic Studies at Youngstown State University, offers clear translations and analysis of 35 selected passages of the Qur'an that will help students understand what kind of book the Qur'an is, what the scripture says, and how it says it.

Genres: Islam

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2007

Reviews

[Hassan Mahfooz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must say that this book is a great exposition of the ethical teachings of the Quran; it is concise, engaging and profound. Some of the linguistic insights offered by the author are commendable and I have not read anything similar in English. Abdel Haleem's "Themes of the Quran" is a comparable text but does not come close to what Mir has offered. The author's command over both Arabic and English is what makes this book unique!

I would recommend everybody to read this!

[Siddiqur Rahman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alhamdulillah. Enlightening experience. The profoundness of the word of Allah is so deep, you need to give time and effort to understand it. In Sha Allah you will not be dissatisfied. My first of many books in my quest to better understand the words of Allah.