Abstract

This book written by Baha ad-Din Hurramshahi, an Iranian Qur’an scholar, examines the influence of the Qur’an on establishment of the Islamic civilization and formation of Islamic culture. The author tells about the revelation of the Holy Qur’an and its compilation, familiarizes readers with the history and development of the Qur’anic science and its current state, describes the role of the Qur’an in the life of modern people. The book contains a glossary of the Qur’anic surahs and proper names mentioned in the Qur’an, as well as a review of most important works on Qur’anic studies.

The book is intended for experts in Qur’anic studies and general readers.

Imprint

Hurramshahi Baha ad-Din. Qur’anic studies (essays on the Qur’an and its role in culture formation) / translated from Farsi by B.Norik, ed. I.R.Nasyrov. – М.: ООО Sadra, 2016. – 390 p. – [Qur’anic series]