This collection delves into early Islamic tenets and beliefs, drawing from a rich array of Islamic traditions and literature. It offers a scholarly examination of foundational concepts in Islam, providing insights into the historical context and development of these beliefs. The articles and studies included serve to enhance understanding of the early Islamic faith and its cultural implications.
The book offers an in-depth exploration of the Qur'anic portrayal of each prophet, presenting detailed profiles and engaging with significant scholarly discussions on prophetology. In its second part, it delves into the broader landscape of Muslim literature concerning the prophets, providing historical context and analysis. This dual approach combines theological insights with literary examination, making it a valuable resource for understanding the role of prophets in Islam.
Focusing on the intricate relationships between Muslim perspectives and critical viewpoints, this textbook serves as a concise introduction to Islam. It covers the origins and evolution of the faith, addressing early developments and contemporary issues, while examining key religious principles, beliefs, and practices.
The book presents a collection of narratives about various prophets, exploring their lives, challenges, and teachings. It delves into themes of faith, perseverance, and moral lessons, offering readers insight into the spiritual and ethical dimensions of prophetic stories. Each account serves to inspire and educate, reflecting the rich tradition of storytelling within religious contexts.
The Qur’an: A Guidebook is an updated English version of the work appeared in Italian (Rome 2021) Leggere e studiare il Corano which deals with the contents of the Qur’an, the style and formal features of the text, the history and fixation of it and an poutline of the reception in Islamic literature. The aim of the work is to give a reader a description of what he/she can find in the Islamic holy text and the state of the critical debates on all the topics dealt with, focusing mainly on the growing scholarly literature which appeared in the last 30 years. As such, the work is unique in combining the aim to give comprehensive information on the topic and, at the same, time, reconstruct the critical debate in a balanced outline also emphasizing confessional approaches and the dynamics in the study of the Qur’an. There is nothing similar in contemporary scholarship and the book is a handbook for students and scholars of Islam but also for readers in religious studies who need to know how the main questions related to the Islamic text have been discussed in recent scholarship.