The History of the Quran

ISBN-13: 9783819026096 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 208 str.

Auke de Haan

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Discover the remarkable story of how the Quran-Islam's sacred scripture-shaped and unified an entire civilization. In this comprehensive 20-chapter exploration, you'll journey from pre-Islamic Arabia's fragmented tribal culture to a vibrant empire bound by the same sacred text. Along the way, see how Prophet Muhammad's earliest followers safeguarded each revealed verse, culminating in the meticulous compilation and canonization under the first caliphs. Uncover the deep devotion of scribes, reciters, and scholars who maintained the Quran's authentic recitations and crafted its earliest commentaries (tafsir).Inside, you will find a detailed chronicle of the political, social, and spiritual dynamics that surrounded the Quran's spread. Experience the rise of Caliph Abu Bakr and his era's first official collection, Caliph Uthman's standardized copies for the provinces, and Caliph Ali's time marked by civil strife yet unwavering loyalty to the Uthmanic Mushaf. Navigate through the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, witnessing the blossoming of schools of recitation (qira'at), the growth of early Quranic exegesis, and the wide-ranging transmission across Africa, Asia, and beyond-each region integrating the same holy text into its language and culture.Ideal for those fascinated by early Islamic history, Quranic studies, or the inner workings of Islamic scholarship, this book illuminates the Quran's profound impact on law, art, and social norms. With its meticulous research and accessible style, it offers both depth and clarity, revealing how one scripture's enduring legacy united countless peoples in a shared spiritual vision for centuries to come.

Discover the remarkable story of how the Quran-Islam's sacred scripture-shaped and unified an entire civilization.