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Introduction to the Qur’an
Listening Length 5 hours and 48 minutes
Publisher's Summary
For people of the Muslim faith - nearly 25 percent of the world’s population - the Qur'an represents the most intimate and direct experience of the divine. For the Islamic faithful, the Qur'an is the eternal and perfect Word of God, and it lies at the very heart of their understanding of themselves and the world. And yet, many non-Muslims have little familiarity with or understanding of this influential text. As a result, myths and misconceptions about the Qur'an and how it functions in the Islamic faith abound. In an increasingly global society, it has never been more important to understand the complicated history and message of the Qur'an, and its significance to millions of believers around the world.
Often, much of what is misunderstood about Islam is the result of a lack of information - and some dangerous and prolific myths. To combat these myths and better understand the complex Islamic tradition, Dr. Martyn Oliver, a senior professorial lecturer at American University, presents 12 in-depth lectures to provide you with a multifaceted approach to Muhammad, Islam, and the revelation known today as the Qur'an. You will understand the origins of Islam, as well as its growth and development across the ages, and you will see how the religion is practiced and understood today. Along the way, you will explore familiar terms and ideas that have become complicated by misrepresentation, such as sharia and the concept of jihad. Combining literary, theological, and historical perspectives, Dr. Oliver gives you a rich introduction to a complex and influential religious text. This course is also a rare opportunity to hear the Qur'an recited aloud by an award-winning reciter who brings the beautiful language of the ancient text to life for believers and the curious alike.
Only by understanding the historical, cultural, and religious framework of Islam can we hope to understand the complexity of Islam, both historically and theologically. For those who practice Islam, this course may help believers better understand the ongoing struggle to understand God’s will and to live according to his law, while those who come from the outside can have a better understanding of an often-misunderstood tradition. Introduction to the Qur'an will show you the beauty and the challenge of Muhammad’s revelation, and how it has moved and guided its adherents for centuries.
Publisher's Summary
For people of the Muslim faith - nearly 25 percent of the world’s population - the Qur'an represents the most intimate and direct experience of the divine. For the Islamic faithful, the Qur'an is the eternal and perfect Word of God, and it lies at the very heart of their understanding of themselves and the world. And yet, many non-Muslims have little familiarity with or understanding of this influential text. As a result, myths and misconceptions about the Qur'an and how it functions in the Islamic faith abound. In an increasingly global society, it has never been more important to understand the complicated history and message of the Qur'an, and its significance to millions of believers around the world.
Often, much of what is misunderstood about Islam is the result of a lack of information - and some dangerous and prolific myths. To combat these myths and better understand the complex Islamic tradition, Dr. Martyn Oliver, a senior professorial lecturer at American University, presents 12 in-depth lectures to provide you with a multifaceted approach to Muhammad, Islam, and the revelation known today as the Qur'an. You will understand the origins of Islam, as well as its growth and development across the ages, and you will see how the religion is practiced and understood today. Along the way, you will explore familiar terms and ideas that have become complicated by misrepresentation, such as sharia and the concept of jihad. Combining literary, theological, and historical perspectives, Dr. Oliver gives you a rich introduction to a complex and influential religious text. This course is also a rare opportunity to hear the Qur'an recited aloud by an award-winning reciter who brings the beautiful language of the ancient text to life for believers and the curious alike.
Only by understanding the historical, cultural, and religious framework of Islam can we hope to understand the complexity of Islam, both historically and theologically. For those who practice Islam, this course may help believers better understand the ongoing struggle to understand God’s will and to live according to his law, while those who come from the outside can have a better understanding of an often-misunderstood tradition. Introduction to the Qur'an will show you the beauty and the challenge of Muhammad’s revelation, and how it has moved and guided its adherents for centuries.
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First published January 1, 2019
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April 24, 2022
I highly recommend this lecture series to everyone. I listened while biking and cleaning my apartment in the whole tradition of killing two birds.
December 23, 2019
Informative and Succinct
AT A GLANCE:
An overview to the study of a well-known (but often-misunderstood) book.
CONTENT:
Little prior knowledge is required as he explains basic terms, chapter divisions and structure, etc. Controversial topics are addressed like historical-critical analysis, sharia and jihad, and differing interpretations on things like free will and the purportedly uncreated nature of the text.
NARRATOR:
The narrator is clear and articulate. Best listened at 1x to 1.25x speed. There is a PDF included but not necessary; from what I saw he reads verbatim from the notes.
OVERALL:
If you've looked into this subject before then there will be few surprises, but it is a suitable introduction.
AT A GLANCE:
An overview to the study of a well-known (but often-misunderstood) book.
CONTENT:
Little prior knowledge is required as he explains basic terms, chapter divisions and structure, etc. Controversial topics are addressed like historical-critical analysis, sharia and jihad, and differing interpretations on things like free will and the purportedly uncreated nature of the text.
NARRATOR:
The narrator is clear and articulate. Best listened at 1x to 1.25x speed. There is a PDF included but not necessary; from what I saw he reads verbatim from the notes.
OVERALL:
If you've looked into this subject before then there will be few surprises, but it is a suitable introduction.
September 28, 2022
I would not have expected this book to be so engaging, but it was fascinating. I’d just finished listening to a similar book about the life of Muhammad, and this sits nearly alongside. Having non-Muslim background it turns out I knew so little about not only the Quran, but about Islam too. We’ll worth a listen!
September 4, 2022
Good lecture on the Quran.
March 16, 2020
Extremely interesting audio exclusive book in the format of a lecture. Professor Oliver really delves in deep into the origins of the Quran, especially from a historical perspective. The main point is that the Quran was actually originally told orally as opposed to written down and how this actually is a major element in the "experience" of the Quran. He also talks about how a lot is also lost in translating it to other languages. The true beauty of it can also be truly experienced by a professional reader in Arabic, just like it probably was intended for. This also leads me to that the Quran was literally created not to be read in chronological order but instead to be dabbled in at any point. Which is why sometimes it can be taught actually in order of length of the "chapter". Chapters or the organisation of the book are all introduced at a later stage too. Oliver is careful and respectful when he explains some of the points that go contrary to what most Muslims believe, in regards to the notion that the Quran as we know it today has tremendous influence and input of other people after Muhammed's. Oliver gives a brief overview on Muhammed's biography which I also was fascinated. Another more unexpected point was why the Quran contains so many stories from the Jewish faith or the Christian faith which largely had to do with the audience it was being read to. A concept that today seems very foreign.
Finally Oliver delves in to the specifics of the text itself. How the earlier texts were of a more pleasing nature overall. It used a lot of exciting imagery (for the time like chariots and raiding) along with moral twists as they introduced new concepts such as an ultimate judgement Day. Later verses have a completely different time as Muhammed created these when he was in power in a new city. An established figure already so his message was more long term in regards to day to day rules and ways of life. This is also when Christian and Jewish stories appear as well. Essentially this change is a intelligent power/political move to pander to the right audience. The next few chapters are about the character and importance of God in the Quran, Iblis(Satan) is against humanity as opposed to God, the differences between biblical stories of creation with the Bible and the absence of Eve in the Quran. These chapters can go into incredible in-depth detail but there seem to be minor differences but I got the impression that Islam has a greater or higher concept of God than Christianity does. Heaven and hell of course play a major role in the Quran and actually are depicted in some detail (way before and the divine comedy by Dante). Abraham and Moses also significantly present in the Quran. Abraham as a whole model of faith and Moses for his similarities to Muhammed himself. Jesus is the second most important figures in the Quran behind Moses (and God of course) but Jesus isn't the son of God or God himself either. They make a big point of him being just a prophet and the son of Mary. He doesn't die on the cross either. I'm amazed by this great respect for a figure from a different religion.
The next chapter was the most eye opening about the culture and rules of Islam that often are mislead to believe originate from the Quran which isn't entirely true as much of it stems from a different and later book called the Hadith and other cultural influences. The Hadith from what I understand is a account of how Muhammed lived so that's a major point of reference of your Islam was shaped and not just the Quran. Not to say that none of these stem from the Quran, but they appear in a much more subtle suggestive manner. I gather that the almost sole purpose of the Quran is the devotion to God. For Islam to actually become they way it is today took almost 200 years.
Sharia law and jihad and fatwas were also cleared up and have a far more tame explanation then the West may believe it to be. This is due to not understanding the Arabic language for they are more to do with the law itself or a struggle of faith or way of life. Rather broad terms.
I highly recommend this audiobook to all non Muslims really. I'm not in the slightest way any less of an atheist than when I started this audiobook but it have my a COMPLETELY different perspective and understanding of the Quran and Islam. It literally achieved exactly what it set out to do.
Finally Oliver delves in to the specifics of the text itself. How the earlier texts were of a more pleasing nature overall. It used a lot of exciting imagery (for the time like chariots and raiding) along with moral twists as they introduced new concepts such as an ultimate judgement Day. Later verses have a completely different time as Muhammed created these when he was in power in a new city. An established figure already so his message was more long term in regards to day to day rules and ways of life. This is also when Christian and Jewish stories appear as well. Essentially this change is a intelligent power/political move to pander to the right audience. The next few chapters are about the character and importance of God in the Quran, Iblis(Satan) is against humanity as opposed to God, the differences between biblical stories of creation with the Bible and the absence of Eve in the Quran. These chapters can go into incredible in-depth detail but there seem to be minor differences but I got the impression that Islam has a greater or higher concept of God than Christianity does. Heaven and hell of course play a major role in the Quran and actually are depicted in some detail (way before and the divine comedy by Dante). Abraham and Moses also significantly present in the Quran. Abraham as a whole model of faith and Moses for his similarities to Muhammed himself. Jesus is the second most important figures in the Quran behind Moses (and God of course) but Jesus isn't the son of God or God himself either. They make a big point of him being just a prophet and the son of Mary. He doesn't die on the cross either. I'm amazed by this great respect for a figure from a different religion.
The next chapter was the most eye opening about the culture and rules of Islam that often are mislead to believe originate from the Quran which isn't entirely true as much of it stems from a different and later book called the Hadith and other cultural influences. The Hadith from what I understand is a account of how Muhammed lived so that's a major point of reference of your Islam was shaped and not just the Quran. Not to say that none of these stem from the Quran, but they appear in a much more subtle suggestive manner. I gather that the almost sole purpose of the Quran is the devotion to God. For Islam to actually become they way it is today took almost 200 years.
Sharia law and jihad and fatwas were also cleared up and have a far more tame explanation then the West may believe it to be. This is due to not understanding the Arabic language for they are more to do with the law itself or a struggle of faith or way of life. Rather broad terms.
I highly recommend this audiobook to all non Muslims really. I'm not in the slightest way any less of an atheist than when I started this audiobook but it have my a COMPLETELY different perspective and understanding of the Quran and Islam. It literally achieved exactly what it set out to do.
June 11, 2022
A brief overview on the Qur'an, how it came about, what it says and the many things we are told it says that it doesn't. Oliver is very respectful and treats the Qur'an as an ancient book that has a lot to teach us. He gives comparisons to other major religions, primarily the Abrahamic religions but never gives his own views or beliefs, this is purely scholarly.
An excellent introduction to the most sacred book in Islam.
An excellent introduction to the most sacred book in Islam.
September 12, 2025
I’m gearing up to read The Qur’an and this definitely helped give me some context, though I suspect many other secondary sources will be necessary.
May 21, 2021
Good introduction, as far as I can tell as someone who doesn't know a great deal about the religion or the Qur'an. It wasn't swimming with info that was confusing and made sense.
January 21, 2025
Excellent presenter for this series of 12 lectures on the Qur'an. Dr. Oliver is very easy to listen to, and he organized the material in a logical manner. Personally, I wish he'd had time to offer some of the passages he discussed in both Arabic and English, but he only did one or two that way. (The rest were English only, although he did discuss the meanings of certain words and phrases in Arabic.). As he often says in the course, the recitation is paramount to the experience, so it would have been nice to have more examples. Nonetheless, as an introductory course on the text itself, I thought it was successful. It would probably be helpful, but not imperative, if one watched/listened to the Great Course on Islam or the one on Sacred Texts prior to this one.
January 29, 2022
Oliver has a clear bias in favour of Islam because he believes it is beyond the scope of his book to talk about whether the Quran is an authentic revelation or derivative from Torah and Christianity. he seems to take the orthodox view that the beautiful language of the quran is proof that god communicated to muhammad an illiterate man. but beautiful chanting is in Judaism and Catholicism so it is not a new thing nor proof of anything. i am on episode 11 out of 12 of the video series. again he shows bias by calling sharia "searching for god's will" before describing as a way to pull a legal system out of holy scripture like it happens in other religions like Judaism and Christianity. i will repeat a point another reviewer mentioned. Oliver is just giving the theoretical part of Islam. the historical context of how believers behave was never part of this book. which is what non muslims need to know to understand how muslim leaders and faithful think about non muslim countries and peoples.
January 18, 2024
Interesting analysis and coverage of Islam, the different perspective on the prophets Joseph, Moses, Noah, Jesus, Abraham from christianity paints a different view of god, faith and the divine. The islamic rejection of the christian ideal of original sin as well as the lack of eve's subordination to adam, in my opinion, give the qur'an more weight and sense than christian teachings.
Will have to explore the ideas of ibn sinna and ibn rushd, although short, the introduction of their ideas and contributions in this book I very much agree with. This book doesn't dismiss the qur'an and previous religious texts but puts it into the context of a brief, although inevitably cursory historical context and analysis. Although personally alcohol is not enjoyable to drink in the least, the Hannafi sunni school's leniency when compared with shafi'i, maliki and hanbali when it comes to interpretation of the hadith on alcohol prohibition makes me personally drawn to them. Acknowledging nuance and using reason to determine consumption rules of certain substances, and not just banning it for an arbitrary reason, makes much more sense.
More exploration must be done but this is a good introduction and review of previous knowledge.
Will have to explore the ideas of ibn sinna and ibn rushd, although short, the introduction of their ideas and contributions in this book I very much agree with. This book doesn't dismiss the qur'an and previous religious texts but puts it into the context of a brief, although inevitably cursory historical context and analysis. Although personally alcohol is not enjoyable to drink in the least, the Hannafi sunni school's leniency when compared with shafi'i, maliki and hanbali when it comes to interpretation of the hadith on alcohol prohibition makes me personally drawn to them. Acknowledging nuance and using reason to determine consumption rules of certain substances, and not just banning it for an arbitrary reason, makes much more sense.
More exploration must be done but this is a good introduction and review of previous knowledge.
March 18, 2025
I have never read the Qur'an and knew very little about its contents before listening to this series of lectures on the sacred book of Islam from The Great Courses. Oliver is a fine lecturer, and these chapters are well organized, succinct but informative, and entertaining. I suspect the point here is to introduce the Qur'an to a western audience, and mostly Christian and Jewish audiences. Oliver makes comparisons and contrasts throughout the series to the Torah/Bible and Jewish/Christian tradition.
Oliver also does a good job of dispelling myths and misconceptions, such as the total absence from the Qur'an of virgins sweeping martyrs away to heaven for an eternity of sexual pleasure (wonder if female martyrs would consider such an award worthy of their sacrifice?). He goes into some detail about the amazingly few verses devoted to the prohibition of alcohol, which seems to be more a matter of tradition and practice than a command.
I knew how Islam grew out of the faith traditions of Judaism and Christianity, but I had no idea how many of the Old Testament characters were featured in the Qur'an, especially Moses and Mary. Jesus is a prominent figure too but is not considered divine in the Christian sense and was not believed to be executed and resurrected but instead ascended into heaven with an expected role to play in the final judgment. I was also surprised to learn how essential the role of women was in early Islam.
I'm not sure if I will ever take the time to read the Qur'an, but if I do, I'm sure my comprehension of the book will be enhanced from having listened to this introduction.
Oliver also does a good job of dispelling myths and misconceptions, such as the total absence from the Qur'an of virgins sweeping martyrs away to heaven for an eternity of sexual pleasure (wonder if female martyrs would consider such an award worthy of their sacrifice?). He goes into some detail about the amazingly few verses devoted to the prohibition of alcohol, which seems to be more a matter of tradition and practice than a command.
I knew how Islam grew out of the faith traditions of Judaism and Christianity, but I had no idea how many of the Old Testament characters were featured in the Qur'an, especially Moses and Mary. Jesus is a prominent figure too but is not considered divine in the Christian sense and was not believed to be executed and resurrected but instead ascended into heaven with an expected role to play in the final judgment. I was also surprised to learn how essential the role of women was in early Islam.
I'm not sure if I will ever take the time to read the Qur'an, but if I do, I'm sure my comprehension of the book will be enhanced from having listened to this introduction.
September 19, 2024
Knowing as little as I do about the history and context of Muhammad’s revelation and its development into what is now Islam, this short course was a perfect secular introduction to the history surrounding the creation, distribution, and interpretation of the text of the Quran.
With so many general ideas swirling around concerning the nature and influence of Islam in the world today, I was surprised to realize how little concept I actually had of the teaching from the text of the Quran and how little knowledge I have of the ways in which it effects outlook in the everyday life of a Muslim. I knew a bit about the life of Muhammad, a bit about the place of Islamic thinkers in medical history, and a bit about the laws and practices of the faith as they’ve developed to today, but the contents of the text were basically foreign. Though it is a cursory overview that backs away from making any pronouncements or endorsing any interpretation, this course is a good place to start for anyone who knows nothing and desires to have some sort of basically framework for who Muhammad was, how his life developed, and the text and practices that came out of that career.
With so many general ideas swirling around concerning the nature and influence of Islam in the world today, I was surprised to realize how little concept I actually had of the teaching from the text of the Quran and how little knowledge I have of the ways in which it effects outlook in the everyday life of a Muslim. I knew a bit about the life of Muhammad, a bit about the place of Islamic thinkers in medical history, and a bit about the laws and practices of the faith as they’ve developed to today, but the contents of the text were basically foreign. Though it is a cursory overview that backs away from making any pronouncements or endorsing any interpretation, this course is a good place to start for anyone who knows nothing and desires to have some sort of basically framework for who Muhammad was, how his life developed, and the text and practices that came out of that career.
May 28, 2020
Замечательное компактное введение в Коран - 12 получасовых лекций.
Конечно, в таком небольшом объеме профессор смог дать только общий обзор, что можно изучать более подробно.
Лекции тем не менее очень интересны и пробуждают желание изучать больше.
Лекции не требуют, чтобы у слушателя были хоть какие-то знания о предмете, это введение буквально с нуля.
Но их содержание вовсе нетривиально - хотя у меня были некие представления о Коране, мне оказались интересны все лекции.
То есть это интересно и "начинающим" и "продолжающим" - прекрасная работа!
Есть отличная художественная декламация нескольких сур на арабском - это звучит так магически, что я пожалел, что этих декламаций немного.
Конечно, в таком небольшом объеме профессор смог дать только общий обзор, что можно изучать более подробно.
Лекции тем не менее очень интересны и пробуждают желание изучать больше.
Лекции не требуют, чтобы у слушателя были хоть какие-то знания о предмете, это введение буквально с нуля.
Но их содержание вовсе нетривиально - хотя у меня были некие представления о Коране, мне оказались интересны все лекции.
То есть это интересно и "начинающим" и "продолжающим" - прекрасная работа!
Есть отличная художественная декламация нескольких сур на арабском - это звучит так магически, что я пожалел, что этих декламаций немного.
July 31, 2022
A little disappointed because words matter. Simple words like read or recite are completely different with different understanding to someone who does not know how to read living in the desert.
A spot of blood in a test tube is different than blood clot.
So if you are introducing an old work where people can have their lives taken because they say the wrong words to an ignorant person it’s very important to get it right so along with that an understanding of the whole concept of religious development is needed including the black meteorite they worship.
And So because of those items and oh so many more, I will give this “course” a 2 star.
I will also be contacting Great Courses in much more detail.
A spot of blood in a test tube is different than blood clot.
So if you are introducing an old work where people can have their lives taken because they say the wrong words to an ignorant person it’s very important to get it right so along with that an understanding of the whole concept of religious development is needed including the black meteorite they worship.
And So because of those items and oh so many more, I will give this “course” a 2 star.
I will also be contacting Great Courses in much more detail.
December 22, 2023
I have not read the actual Qur'an, but I feel that the content of this introduction was probably okay. I certainly know more than I did before.
The narration and presentation however were lacking. There are multiple long pauses with no audio in the middle of the narrator talking. His narration was also, at times, uninteresting. He also seems to feel the need to constantly point out and talk about misconceptions that he perceives Westerners might have rather than just teaching about the history and content of the Qur'an. There is also a jarring "THIS BOOK CONTAINS READINGS FROM THE QUR'AN IN A SECULAR CONTEXT" before every single time a woman reads an actual passage from it, which happens several times.
The narration and presentation however were lacking. There are multiple long pauses with no audio in the middle of the narrator talking. His narration was also, at times, uninteresting. He also seems to feel the need to constantly point out and talk about misconceptions that he perceives Westerners might have rather than just teaching about the history and content of the Qur'an. There is also a jarring "THIS BOOK CONTAINS READINGS FROM THE QUR'AN IN A SECULAR CONTEXT" before every single time a woman reads an actual passage from it, which happens several times.
May 17, 2023
I decided to listen to this short lecture series as a supplement to Michael Sells’s excellent introduction to the Quran. The two works go well together, as Sells is focused very much on the text itself—its many meanings, its use of language, its poetic impact—while Oliver gives a more standard, historical background.
Though there is no time to cover any topic in depth, Oliver gives an able overview of many topics: the cultural milieu out of which the Quran appeared, the treatment of Biblical figures and stories, the Quranic conception of the divine, how the text relates to Islamic practice, and much else. I feel more than ready to read the actual book now.
Though there is no time to cover any topic in depth, Oliver gives an able overview of many topics: the cultural milieu out of which the Quran appeared, the treatment of Biblical figures and stories, the Quranic conception of the divine, how the text relates to Islamic practice, and much else. I feel more than ready to read the actual book now.
December 5, 2023
I learned a lot from this course. I was curious as to how the Quran compared to the Bible, but after having listened to this it seems like apples and oranges. The Quran is not so much a narrative book as many books in the Bible are. The neutrality of the presenter was irksome, as he started off by saying “Well it’s impossible ever to know what the Quran actually means,” or something to that effect, and his answer to so many questions was “it’s complicated.” I appreciate his carefulness, but I’d rather learn about the Quran from someone who actually believes it, to get an actual Muslim’s perspective. You know, crede ut intellegas.
April 26, 2023
This is an academic overview of Islam and its historical context. It is respectful of Islam but it is academic after all so it treats the subject from an analytical point of view. In a few places the professor talks about how "we pray" as if including himself. I assume he is a practicing Muslim. Overall, really good and straight forward. It is an overview so the professor is glossing over some things. I would be glad to listen to another course from this professor when he would go into more detail.
Good start.
I might listen to this audio course again, just to brush up.
Good start.
I might listen to this audio course again, just to brush up.
June 10, 2024
I watched the lectures for this series. The author speaks well, and he gives great insight into difficult spiritual concepts. He is not preachy, but leaves it to the reader to explore the concepts, or the religion, more fully. I took one star off for his putting in several excepts of the Qur'an sung in Arabic by a professional Qur'an reciter. I would have much preferred if he had used music such as songs from "The Sufi Dance & Song Record/ San Francisco, California," distributed by Rainbow Bridge Dist. Co. (1975), which I have enjoyed for years!
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November 1, 2024Some really great info here, though I didn't agree with some of the points in how they related to relative truth - a term never used, but certainly danced around. For the most part, Oliver does a first-rate job explaining some basics about Islam and makes some really interesting points that are worth consideration (i.e. where are the 5 pillars in the Qur'an?). I'd recommend this very secular approach to anyone who has interest in learning about the Qur'an. It's been over 20 years since I've read the Qur'an, so it was insightful to have this synopsis.
September 11, 2020
It is OK introductory book, written more than anything from a limited scholarly point of view. Text clearly implies the author (or shall I say the devotee) has no practical experience of how Qur’an affects the ideas and the perception of reality in Muslim societies and in this regards the course comes off apologetic, misunderstood and even cowardly by not addresing any controversial topic.
October 22, 2022
A very brief intro but good nonetheless? I appreciated how the author brought in other texts to compare and contrast (esp the Old Testament as that’s my main point of reference so it helped with context.) I’d love a deeper dive into the stories themselves with historical context/pre formation of Islam stories that morphed into these but I had to start somewhere ☀️
September 27, 2021
Excellent primer on The Qur'an. It won't make you a scholar on the Muslim religion but of you are familiar at all with Christianity, you will find parts of this book quite enlightening.
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
November 8, 2022
High level review of the Quran. Very interesting and insightful review of Quran, prophets including Jesus and of course Mohammad.. also goes into creation of Islam and how the guiding rules created and where they came from
October 27, 2023
This is such a great introduction to Muhammad, Islam, and the Qu'ran. But because it's in audio form (this is a lecture series, not an actual book), I feel like I'm going to have to revisit it to really get the most out of it.
November 24, 2021
took a while to get through that one
April 25, 2022
This was a lecture about the Qur’an. Very interesting.
September 5, 2022
Eye opening. Beyond religion, read this to learn about many useful principles of life. I was surprised how much it was similar to Christianity too.
October 15, 2022
Bedtime reading. Fairly interesting.
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