Anthropomorphism And Interpretation Of The Qur N In The Theology Of Al Q Sim Ibn Ibr H M

This edition and annotated translation of al-Q sim's "Kit b al-mustarshid" includes a discussion of anthropomorphism and interpretation of the Qur n in the theology of the Zaidite imam al-Q sim ibn Ibr h m (785-860 A.D.). Al-Q sim's methods of interpretation are put forth and analyzed in light of early Qur nic exegesis.

Through a close, contextualized, and interdisciplinary reading in Hadith compilations, theological treatises, and historical sources, this book offers an evaluation and understanding of the traditionalistic endeavours to define anthropomorphism in the most crucial and indeed most formative period of Islamic thought.

Traditionally the Qur’an has been interpreted through medieval commentaries shaped by the biography of the prophet Muhammad. This book presents the Muslim holy book in light of its conversation with Jewish and Christian scripture, challenging the dominant scholarly method of reading the Qur'an.

This Book presents the most essential knowledge regarding the religion of Islam. Islam is the religion which invites all human beings to the pristine monotheism toward Allah the Creator of the Universe. The Book is intended for audiences who want to learn about Islam at the elementary level. The information presented in this Book is taken from verses in the Quran, which is the central Scripture in the religion of Islam. The related Quranic verses are also displayed as evidences of the presented information. The Quran was revealed in classical Arabic language and until these days still preserved in its original form. The English translation of such Quranic verses is presented throughout this Book. Thus, no knowledge in Arabic is required to understand this Book. Moreover, no knowledge concerning Islam is prerequisite to comprehend the contents of this Book. The teaching of Islam is intended for all mankind. Thus, this Book is purposed as a medium to convey the essential knowledge to common audiences, regardless of their religious, political, educational and ethnical background.

Relating the Muslim understanding of Moses in the Qur'an to the Epic of Gilgamesh, Alexander Romances, Aramaic Targums, Rabbinic Bible exegesis, and folklore from the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, this book shows how Muslim scholars authorize and identify themselves through allusions to the Bible and Jewish tradition. Exegesis of Qur'an 18:60-82 shows how Muslim exegetes engage Biblical theology through interpretation of the ancient Israelites, their prophets, and their Torah. This Muslim use of a scripture shared with Jews and Christians suggests fresh perspectives for the history of religions, Biblical studies, cultural studies, and Jewish-Arabic studies.

Part 1 is a comprehensive study of the Qur'anic data about each prophet, with a full portrait of every figure and dealing also with all the major scholarly literature on the subject and with the Qur'anic concept of prophetology. Part 2 is a history and study of the general Muslim literature dealing with the prophets.