Allah
Allah
Gabriel Said Reynolds
Tyler Cowen
A very good treatment of what it promises, with an emphasis on the concept of mercy in Islam. - Tyler Cowen
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Allah

Allah: God in the Qur’an

Gabriel Said Reynolds
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Gabriel Said Reynolds
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In the heart of Islam's spiritual landscape stands a figure of profound significance and mystery: Allah. Gabriel Said Reynolds, a leading authority on Qur’anic studies, offers readers an unparalleled journey into the essence of this divine presence in his insightful work, "Allah." Through meticulous scholarship and accessible prose, Reynolds unveils the multifaceted character of Allah as depicted in the Qur'an, challenging and enriching our understanding beyond the conventional portrayals found in Islamic and religious studies. "Allah" is not merely an academic exploration; it is a revelation of a God who embodies both mercy and judgment, a deity who demands piety yet promises salvation to the repentant and even to unbelievers. Reynolds navigates the complexities of Qur’anic scripture to present Allah as a personal, yet incomprehensible, being whose actions and decrees defy simple categorization. This compelling portrayal invites readers to contemplate the dynamic and enigmatic nature of Allah, opening up new pathways to understanding the heart of the Qur’an and the essence of Islamic faith.

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Released
2020
3 Mar
Length
344
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A very good treatment of what it promises, with an emphasis on the concept of mercy in Islam. - Tyler Cowen
— Gabriel Said Reynolds, Allah

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