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Atlas Al Quran: Amakin, Aqwam, Alam
ISBN-10: 157547848X
ISBN-13: 978-1575478487
Koran; geographical names; atlases; proper names; indexes.
ISBN-13: 978-1575478487
Koran; geographical names; atlases; proper names; indexes.
- GenresIslamNonfictionReligion
334 pages, Unknown Binding
First published December 31, 2000
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December 8, 2022
The maps could be a bit more clear to understand the actuality. Nevertheless this book is a keeper.
November 3, 2015
I stumbled upon this book at a used book store, and could not resist buying it, even though I am not a fan of Darussalam publishers. When I came home, I saw that this was actually a reprint of an Arabic publication by a Syrian publishing house, Dar Al-Fikr.
I was quite excited to read that, because I thought that this might actually be some reliable and enlightening work.
Unfortunately it was not.
The book has too many errors to count and there are zero citations. From Turkey, to Syria to Pakistan to India to Egypt, Islamic publications lack citations. Infact, they are written in the same style, which is about verbosity, inaccuracy and vagueness. Readers in these countries are used to such writings, so when some book comes up with anything that resembles a map, it automatically becomes scholarly.
The only few pages of this book, which contain reliable information, are about the battles that took place during the lifetime of the prophet. But that is hardly 10% of the book.
Darussalam has no knowledge of history. This publication refers to the Phoenicians, the Philistines, the Byzantines, and various other peoples of history, such as the Hyskos, by vague references, since their actual names, do not seem to be known to them. You can't publish historical books, without knowing how history has classified a people.
The book relies on Qasas-ul-Anbiya, which borrows heavily from Talmudic legends. It is not a reliable source. Near Eastern Studies is a discipline in prestigious American universities. Much archeological research has been undertaken to reveal findings. Darussalam seems to be living in an alternative universe, where they have no clue of these realities.
Saudi Arabia has a censorship on books, and the Arab world at large does not exactly engage in publishing and reading western texts, as they do, in India. Therefore, knowledge is scant, and publishing houses themselves know little of the contemporary world. But this cannot work as an excuse to print a book on the Qur'an that contains glaring factual errors. If Darussalam can operate offices in America and England, surely they are capable of procuring relevant reference material for authors to pursue specific projects. The current practice is entirely unacceptable.
I was quite excited to read that, because I thought that this might actually be some reliable and enlightening work.
Unfortunately it was not.
The book has too many errors to count and there are zero citations. From Turkey, to Syria to Pakistan to India to Egypt, Islamic publications lack citations. Infact, they are written in the same style, which is about verbosity, inaccuracy and vagueness. Readers in these countries are used to such writings, so when some book comes up with anything that resembles a map, it automatically becomes scholarly.
The only few pages of this book, which contain reliable information, are about the battles that took place during the lifetime of the prophet. But that is hardly 10% of the book.
Darussalam has no knowledge of history. This publication refers to the Phoenicians, the Philistines, the Byzantines, and various other peoples of history, such as the Hyskos, by vague references, since their actual names, do not seem to be known to them. You can't publish historical books, without knowing how history has classified a people.
The book relies on Qasas-ul-Anbiya, which borrows heavily from Talmudic legends. It is not a reliable source. Near Eastern Studies is a discipline in prestigious American universities. Much archeological research has been undertaken to reveal findings. Darussalam seems to be living in an alternative universe, where they have no clue of these realities.
Saudi Arabia has a censorship on books, and the Arab world at large does not exactly engage in publishing and reading western texts, as they do, in India. Therefore, knowledge is scant, and publishing houses themselves know little of the contemporary world. But this cannot work as an excuse to print a book on the Qur'an that contains glaring factual errors. If Darussalam can operate offices in America and England, surely they are capable of procuring relevant reference material for authors to pursue specific projects. The current practice is entirely unacceptable.
May 30, 2020
A nice addition to my Quran reading and study. As the title suggests, you're able to get a clearer picture of where does each of the story in the Quran occur according to the maps. It helps in shedding light and providing better context in my understanding of the Quran. Though it must be said that there's no legit references from where exactly did the author pinpoint each exact location of the said prophets and all, but honestly I think it is a nice complementary reading to accompany any Quranic study.
May 3, 2011
This is a nice book.Transports the reader back in time with pictures and maps.A beautiful reference book , alhamdulilah.
June 7, 2021
Def a keeper. All content laid out nicely easy to understand. All the ayat explained well....
January 2, 2012
KETIKA MELIHAT COVER DAN MEMBACA JUDULNYA, HARAPAN SAYA SANGAT BESAR UNTUK MEMDAPATKAN BUKTI ILMIAH KEBERADAAN TEMPAT-TEMPAT YANG DICERITAKAN DALAM AL-QURAN, DISERTAI GAMBAR ARTEFAK ATAU FOSIL YANG ADA, MAKA AKAN MENAMBAH KEYAKINAN DAN KEIMANAN. TETAPI BUKU INI GAGAL MEMENUHI HARAPAN SAYA, ISINYA DIDOMINASI OLEH POTONGAN-POTONGAN TERJEMAHAN TAFSIR. BAHKAN PETA-PETA YANG DISAJIKAN SANGAT SULIT DIMENGERTI.
SAYA BERANGGAPAN BAHWA PENULIS TIDAK PERNAH MELAKUKAN RISET SECARA ILMIAH, BELUM PERNAH MENGUNJUNGI TEMPAT-TEMPAT ITU, SEHINGGA TIDAK MAMPU MENYAJIKAN BUKTI-BUKTI ILMIAH KEBERADAAN TEMPAT-TEMPAT YANG DICERITAKAN AL-QUR'AN.
MEMBACA BUKU INI TIDAK UBAHNYA SEPERTI MEMBACA TAFSIR ALQUR'AN, JADI SEKALIAN AJA BELI BUKU TAFSIR.
SAYA BERANGGAPAN BAHWA PENULIS TIDAK PERNAH MELAKUKAN RISET SECARA ILMIAH, BELUM PERNAH MENGUNJUNGI TEMPAT-TEMPAT ITU, SEHINGGA TIDAK MAMPU MENYAJIKAN BUKTI-BUKTI ILMIAH KEBERADAAN TEMPAT-TEMPAT YANG DICERITAKAN AL-QUR'AN.
MEMBACA BUKU INI TIDAK UBAHNYA SEPERTI MEMBACA TAFSIR ALQUR'AN, JADI SEKALIAN AJA BELI BUKU TAFSIR.
August 11, 2022
I feel so happy to find out this book! It has great information (islamic and historic) which is interesting for all readers from all religions and nations. In addition to all of the above, the language of the book is clear and easy to understand (I could understand it even though I am a native Arabic speaker). But I have important note for anyone who is willing to read this book: You should have a background about the Arabic map, prophets stories, and Seerah of prophet Muhammed, you should also have a good looking at the Quran or should be Hafiz, otherwise you might get lost in some areas of the book.
December 20, 2025
3 ⭐️
Rating this not for historical accuracy but because I appreciate it’s effort to visualise Qur’anic narratives through geography & history. It would benefit from clearer academic references and source citations.
Rating this not for historical accuracy but because I appreciate it’s effort to visualise Qur’anic narratives through geography & history. It would benefit from clearer academic references and source citations.
February 5, 2026
The book at times is a bit too apologetic about jihad, but there is a lot of beneficial content too, especially the various maps
July 31, 2018
Finished reading 392 pages of #atlasofthequran
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Kisah di dalam buku ni adalah merupakan pilihan beberapa kisah yang dihuraikan daripada #alquran melalui peta lokasi sebenar (pada masa kini), kedudukan kejadian, puak yang terlibat dan beberapa gambar bagi melengkapkan cerita
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Agak menarik tapi macam tak cukup lengkap sebab penekanan seakan-akan lebih kepada #tafsiralquran semata-mata. Rasanya kalau ianya diperbaiki dengan penambahan lebih banyak carta lengkap, jadual, peta yang lebih details dan pelbagai gambar setiap tempat serta lokasi kedudukan yang telah dikaji. Mungkin buku ini sedikit sebanyak dapat memberi peluang kepada mereka yang belum pernah menjejaki kaki ke bumi Arab merasainya. Contoh macam cerita #jejakrasul yang dulu disiarkan dekat tv3
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#reenabookreview #reenalibrary #goodreadsmalaysia
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Kisah di dalam buku ni adalah merupakan pilihan beberapa kisah yang dihuraikan daripada #alquran melalui peta lokasi sebenar (pada masa kini), kedudukan kejadian, puak yang terlibat dan beberapa gambar bagi melengkapkan cerita
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Agak menarik tapi macam tak cukup lengkap sebab penekanan seakan-akan lebih kepada #tafsiralquran semata-mata. Rasanya kalau ianya diperbaiki dengan penambahan lebih banyak carta lengkap, jadual, peta yang lebih details dan pelbagai gambar setiap tempat serta lokasi kedudukan yang telah dikaji. Mungkin buku ini sedikit sebanyak dapat memberi peluang kepada mereka yang belum pernah menjejaki kaki ke bumi Arab merasainya. Contoh macam cerita #jejakrasul yang dulu disiarkan dekat tv3
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#reenabookreview #reenalibrary #goodreadsmalaysia
February 18, 2012
So long the book is very interesting. I have read the Prophets' stories before but this makes it more interesting with integrated knowledge of maps, Quran verses, and their stories. I have always been attracted to history and Islamic history, like which era was Alexander and what was happening with Islam then... I am enjoying it. I'll update post after finishing it, Insha Allah
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June 19, 2009Napak tilas para nabi dan rasul, jd ingin mengunjungi tempat" itu ..
March 8, 2012
جميل جدا ومختلف
يتكلم عن الاماكن والازمنه والانبياء والاشخاص واسباب نزول الآيات فيهم تعلمت الكثير وصححت معلومات كثيرة منه
وتفاجاءت بامور كثيرة جدا انصح به وبقراءة متأنيه لكل الايات الوارده فيه
يتكلم عن الاماكن والازمنه والانبياء والاشخاص واسباب نزول الآيات فيهم تعلمت الكثير وصححت معلومات كثيرة منه
وتفاجاءت بامور كثيرة جدا انصح به وبقراءة متأنيه لكل الايات الوارده فيه
October 25, 2014
Amazing book. Leaves you wanting to learn and comprehend Quran more.
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