The Moral World of the Qur'an

Informationen zum Autor M.A. Draz obtained his doctorate at the Sorbonne in Paris, before returning to Cairo where he became Professor of Islamic Studies at Al Azhar University. At his death in 1958 he had established himself as one of the world's leading Islamic scholars. Preface by Muhammad Abdel Haleem Muhammad Abdel Haleem is Professor of Islamic Studies at SOAS, and Director of its Centre of Islamic Studies, at the University of London. He has previously taught at the Universities of Cambridge and Cairo and is the author of Understanding the Qur'an: Themes and Styles (I.B.Tauris 1999). Vorwort The moral authority of Islam derives from the Qur'an. This book analyses the ethical theory that underpins Qur'anic legislation by providing a classification of the specific verses in which Islam's holy book discusses moral issues. It is suitable for those working in medical ethics, family and moral counselling and other areas. Zusammenfassung The moral authority of Islam derives from the Qur'an. This book analyses the ethical theory that underpins Qur'anic legislation by providing a classification of the specific verses in which Islam's holy book discusses moral issues. It is suitable for those working in medical ethics, family and moral counselling and other areas.

Product details

• Authors: M A Draz, M. A. Draz, M.A. Draz
• Assisted by: Rebecca Masterson (Translation), Danielle Robinson (Translation)
• Publisher: Tauris, I.B.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.01.2001
• EAN: 9781860644221
• ISBN: 978-1-86064-422-1
• No. of pages: 408
• Series: London Qur'an Studies; London Qur'an Studies Series; London Qur'an Studies; London Qur'an Studies Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works