{"product_id":"the-quran-9780670020232","title":"The Qur'an","description":"\u003cp\u003eA major new translation of the sacred text of Islam.  The Qur?an  or literally ?recitation ? is the central religious text of Islam and the holy book of the Muslim faith. Originally composed in Arabic in the seventh century  the Qur?an collects the divine revelations passed down to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel over many years after his first vision in a cave. In 114 chapters  or suras  the Qur?an provides the rules of conduct that remain fundamental to Muslims today?most important  the key Islamic values of prayer  fasting  pilgrimage  and absolute faith in God  with profound spiritual guidance on matters of marriage and family  crime and punishment  rituals  food  warfare  and charity.  With an estimated 1.8 billion members globally  Islam remains the second largest religion in the world after Christianity. And in light of the current upheavals in the Islamic world  there is a growing English-language audience eager to read and understand Islam and the Qur?an.  This new English translation by one of the foremost scholars of Islamic history  Tarif Khalidi  conveys the powerful language of the Qur?an and retains the rhythms and structure of the original Arabic. It brings to life for readers in English one of the world?s most influential sacred texts  forming a revelatory introduction to the prophetic narratives central to Muslim belief.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279732990005,"sku":"ByrdShop_0670020230","price":49.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780670020232.jpg?v=1780608129","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-quran-9780670020232","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}