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Book Summary of Interpreting the Qur`an: Towards a Contemporary Approach
Saeed explores the current debates surrounding the interpretation of the Qur`an, and their impact on contemporary understanding of this sacred text. As he attempts to determine the text`s relevance to modern issues without compromising the overall framework of the Qur`an, and its core beliefs and practices, he proposes a fresh approach, which takes into account the historical and contemporary contexts of interpretation.
The book`s modernist approach is likely to inspire healthy debate and appeal to a generation of students and scholars seeking a contemporary approach to the interpretation of the Qur`anic text.
How is the Qur`an - central to all Muslim societies - to be understood today in order to meet the needs of these societies? Abdullah Saeed, a distinguished Muslim scholar, explores the interpretation of the ethico-legal content of the Qur`an, whilst taking into consideration the changing nature of the modern world.
Saeed explores the current debates surrounding the interpretation of the Qur`an, and their impact on contemporary understanding of this sacred text. Discussing the text`s relevance to modern issues without compromising the overall framework of the Qur`an and its core beliefs and practices, he proposes a fresh approach, which takes into account the historical and contemporary contexts of interpretation.
Inspiring healthy debate, this book is essential reading for students and scholars seeking a contemporary approach to the interpretation of the Qur`anic text. ISBN 9780415365383
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Pages : 192
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