Essential Message of the Qur'an English 2012

The Essential Message of the Qur'an captures the spiritual significance of the sacred text of Islam and how it inspired countless millions across the ages. Shaykh Haeri invites the reader into a deeper understanding of the major themes of the Qur'an that can offer insight into our present challenges. Our relationship with God, the sacred unity in all creation, the path of the heart and earthly life and the hereafter, all addressed with brevity and insightful intelligence, are linked with a selection of Qur'anic revelations illustrating these themes. Muslim or not, the reader will appreciate the accessibility of this illuminating text. This is truly a book for our time. A treasure trove for every person eager to find balance, hope and, yes, light in the shadows of this world. Dr. Bruce B Lawrence, Duke University Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri is a writer-philosopher from the Islamic city of Karbala. He has recently established the Academy of Self Knowledge (ASK) in South Africa