Interpreting the Qur'an Towards a Contemporary Approach

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2006
• Subjects: ethico;legal;content;texts;fazl;rahman;muslim;scholars;islamic;law;Ethico Legal Texts;Ethico Legal Content;Ibn Taymiyyah;Muslim World;Abou El Fadl;Seventh Century Hijaz;Ismail Al Faruqi;Traditional Muslim Understanding;Draw Back;Ibn Qutaybah;Post-formative Period;Arabic Language;Arabic;Prophet's Mission;Socio-historical Context;Unlawful Sexual Intercourse;Allegorical Verses;Ibn Qayyim;Islamic Disciplines;Senior Companions; thema EDItEUR::G Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects::GT Interdisciplinary studies::GTM Regional / International studies; thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRA Religion: general; thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRP Islam::QRPF Islam: sacred texts and revered writings::QRPF1 The Koran (Qur'an); thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRR Other religions and spiritual beliefs
• Online Access: Open Access: DOAB: description of the publication; Open Access: DOAB, download the publication
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (209 p.)
• ISBN: 9780203016770; 9780415365376; 9780415365383; 9781134215874; 9781134215911
• Access: Open Access

How is the Qur'an - central to all Muslim societies - to be understood today in order to meet the needs of these societies? Abdullah Saeed, a distinguished Muslim scholar, explores the interpretation of the ethico-legal content of the Qur'an, whilst taking into consideration the changing nature of the modern world. Saeed explores the current debates surrounding the interpretation of the Qur'an, and their impact on contemporary understanding of this sacred text. Discussing the text's relevance to modern issues without compromising the overall framework of the Qur'an and its core beliefs and practices, he proposes a fresh approach, which takes into account the historical and contemporary contexts of interpretation. Inspiring healthy debate, this book is essential reading for students and scholars seeking a contemporary approach to the interpretation of the Qur'anic text.