Approaching the Qur'an

Michael Anthony Sells

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Approaching the Qur'an

by Michael Anthony Sells

November 15, 1999

White Cloud Press

224

9781883991265

1883991269

Description

"Approaching the Qur'an captures the complexity, power, and poetry of the early suras, or chapters, of the Qur'an, the sacred scripture of Islam. Michael Sells presents brilliant translations of the short, hymnic suras associated with the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. In the second edition, Sells offers a new translation and commentary on the Sura of the Compassionate (al-Rahmān), which holds a special place within Islamic devotion and literature. Additionally, a new preface addresses the ongoing controversy over teaching about Islam and the Qur'an in Americna universities." --from Publisher.

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This edition of Approaching the Qur'an has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

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For most readers, Approaching the Qur'an typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.

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The estimated word count for Approaching the Qur'an is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Approaching the Qur'an?

Approaching the Qur'an was written by Michael Anthony Sells.

When was Approaching the Qur'an published?

The publication date for this specific edition is November 15, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.