Drawing on tools from linguistics and theology, this book argues that Biblical reflexes in the Qur'an are not inherited, but repurposed to serve the Qur'an's own distinctive theological vision.
Symbol of Divine Light presents an overview of the history and significance of the lamp in Islamic culture and other traditions. In addition to describing the numerous variants from different historical periods, it also includes an exploration of the famous Koranic Verse of Light and the symbolism of its constituent elements. Containing ......
Award-winning professor John Kaltner's new work offers a general introduction and orientation to the Qur'an. It surveys the origin, structure, contents, study, and use of Islam's sacred text. Offering selective rather than comprehensive coverage, the work allows for discussion and analysis of specific themes and issues of interest to modern ......
Between the Qur'anic Text and the Islamic Tradition
This work situates the Qur'anic story of Moses' meeting with Khidr (Surat al-Kahf, 18:60-82) in an ever-expanding network of intercultural and interreligious ideas about knowledge, humility, and spiritual excellence, where Moses and Khidr are seen as representing the zahir (exoteric) and the batin (esoteric), respectively.
This volume challenges longstanding interpretative practices in reading the Qur'an and invites readers to discover afresh the riches and gender-egalitarian directness of the sacred text itself. The work retrieves for readers and scholars an oft-neglected tradition of encounter with Islam's scripture and teaching tradition.
The Cross of Christ: Foundational Islamic Perspectives focuses on understanding how Muslim scholars have interpreted the only Qur'anic verse that mentions Jesus' crucifixion. Despite considering a few creative approaches, all of these commentators eventually deny Jesus' crucifixion.
Offering a comprehensive narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories of human history, The Sultan of Hearts is an authoritative work on the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The book relies firmly on canonical Hadith collections and Sirah literature, and is rich with references to many contemporary biographical works such as ......
The Promises and Challenges of the Maqasid al-Shari'a
This book captures the growing debate among Muslim scholars about the theory of the "Objectives of the Shari'a" (maqasid al-shari'a) and its role in reforming Islamic law. The book is divided into two parts-one highlighting the theory's potential and the other its challenges.
The principles of Islamic faith are not some abstract ideas. They are vital values to be known, reflected upon, believed and internalised, and with which one should achieve the true submission to God the Almighty. These values will be deepened with reflection and remembrance and nourished by worship in the broadest sense of the terms. If we ......