Martyn Oliver – Introduction to the Qur’an

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Martyn Oliver – Introduction to the Qur’an

For those of the Muslim faith—nearly 25 percent of the world’s population—the Qur’an represents the Direct and intimate experience the divine. For the Islamic faithful the Qur’an is the The eternal and perfect word from God is at the They are at the core of their understanding of each other. the world. Many people are not aware of these facts.-The text is very unfamiliar to Muslims. This has led to many misconceptions and myths about the text. the Qur’an and how it functions in the There are many forms of Islam. It has never been more relevant in today’s increasingly global society. to understand the The complicated history and message behind this book the Qur’an, and its significance to There are millions of believers worldwide the world.
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Dr. Martyn OliverAmerican University Senior Professorial Lecturer, presented the 12-Lectures in depth Introduction to the Qur’an to Provide you with a multifaceted approach to the Qur’an and its 1,400-Year history, starting as a revelation to Muhammad, 7th-Century Mecca to Its role in the Creation and evolution Islam as a global religion. All the This will allow you to meet characters that are familiar. to These people are doing well-Intense the Judeo-Christian tradition—Adam and Eve, Moses and Abraham, Jesus and Mary—as well as concepts common across many world religions, like creation, sin, judgment, and the afterlife. Also, you will discover terms and unique ideas. to the Islamic faith, such as Sharia and Jihad, have interpretations that go beyond and within. the Muslim world is leading to There are many questions.

It can be difficult to comprehend any religious text without knowing its spiritual traditions. Combining historical, literary, and theological approaches to the Qur’an, Dr. Oliver This introduction is rich and informative to This text is both a clarification and a nuanced addition to our knowledge of the subject. This course offers a rare opportunity. to Hear the Qur’an recited aloud by an award-The winning reciter is one who brings the Beautiful language the Text from ancient times to For believers, life is about the Both curious and sceptical.

Text and context

The year is 571 C.E. The year is approximately 571 C.E. the A small city in Mecca is thriving the Arabian Peninsula is a result of the interplay of many economic and religious interests. This vibrant and diverse city was home to a man who, at 610 C.E. has developed the Be a regular outsider the City walls as a personal retreat. Muhammad is first commanded by a voice while on retreat in one of these retreats to “read aloud that which is written on your heart.” You will learn about Muhammad’s divine inspiration as well as his very human struggles in a society that was not always ready for the message he carried.

You will, in particular:

Learn more the first moment of revelation, and Muhammad’s understandable fear that he may have been delusional;
Learn the Muhammad felt certain words were inscribed permanently on his heart at the first revelation.
Find out who the Muslim believe spoke for them to Muhammad, and Explore the This lengthy revelation spans 22 years and includes two cities.
Explore the Population to Who this message was intended for to be delivered and taken into consideration the Use of rhetorical strategies to best address the This audience has specific needs.
Take a look at the role that Mecca—an economically and theologically diverse city—might have had on Muhammad, his followers, and ultimately his message.

Dr. Oliver’s course returns, again and again, to the The man behind the message, and what we do and don’t know concerning who he is and when and whereabouts he lived. Because Dr. Oliver Approaches his study of the Qur’an as an influential piece of literature as well as an important religious text, he is able to This guide will help you to understand it even better the “perfected word of God” Social isolation does not make it impossible to communicate with others. There is much.-If we are to have a deep understanding of the subject, then context is necessary the text, its teachings, as well as its followers.

Although Muhammad was the messenger and is as such much revered in the He was not considered divine in the Islamic faith. It is. the Qur’an, the The revealed and perfect word from God, which is sent to believers through revelation through Muhammad. This revelation is what is most holy in the Islamic traditions. His viewers will benefit from his insights. the Parallels and significant differences exist between them. the Qur’an and the Textes that have been used by another “People of the Book,” These include the Torah as Jewish tradition the The Bible for Christians, Professor Oliver It is our help to see what connects all of these traditions—monotheism, devotion to God, a belief in the Last Judgment, tales of characters starting with Moses and Abraham to Jesus and Mary—and what makes Islam particularly unique, most specifically, the Belief that the Qur’an is God’s word made manifest in the world. As Dr. Oliver It is so concisely stated. “For Christians, the Bible is the human vehicle through which is revealed the perfection that is Jesus; for Muslims, Muhammad is the human vehicle through which is revealed the perfection of God’s word, the Qur’an.”

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Who are you? the Believers?

Although the The Word of God, as it is manifested in the Qur’an is considered infallible by believers, the Human capacity to It is impossible to understand and interpret this message. This course examines the many interpretations and traditions that have influenced religious thought and practice in Islam. the 1,400 years ago, Muhammad received his revelation. There are many schools resulting from the development of these multiple texts and theologies. the names of which are often familiar—Sufi, Sunni, Shia, among others—but are less frequently understood well. Dr. Oliver takes you inside the These divides are explained by philosophical and interpretive differences. the Many ways you can use it the Qur’an, as a living text, is read and interpreted around the world. He also helps us understand where specific interpretation differences have led. to Practice can make all the difference.

This was not the only thing that was the Message from the Qur’an brought into a complex and diverse social and economic environment in 7th-Mecca in the century the message is undoubtedly in the In the midst of a more complex world, today. How do you make it work? the Continue to hear the voice of God to Talk to There are millions of believers worldwide the The world is right now With the Included are a few beautifully sung recitations the text in Arabic, Dr. Oliver His audience is not only provided with the Opportunity to Learn the His invocations contain important verses-In depth lectures but also to Hear the resonance the Words and the Poetry the These phrases can only be fully understood if they are used in the right context the original Arabic.

Endings and Interpretations

Islam has three preeminent tenets—the Uniqueness of God the Final Day, where God will be sitting in judgment the The lives of all human beings are important. the importance of good works in winning God’s favor. Keep these things in mind when you talk to Dr. Oliver the Islamic conception of judgement the afterlife, including the Both literal and detailed, the ideas of heaven or hell are both real and imagined. the Qur’an. You will:

Discover what religions are represented at the Time believed in an afterlife

Learn how the A few words about the Qur’an aligned with some aspects of Christian, Zoroastrian, and Jewish traditions about these ideas; and
Take into account the There are many ways that certain aspects of the law can be incorporated into your daily life. the Afterlife promises in the Qur’an reflect the values of Muhammad’s audience on the Arabian Peninsula.

It has been suggested that Dante’s famous vision of the Afterlife as it is presented in his three books-Part Commedia might reflect descriptions that were originally recorded in the Qur’an. Qur’an. to Let’s say that the A great Italian author was acquainted with the Muhammad. The literal and sensual nature of heaven and hell. the Qur’an brings to Living a vivid life is a way to understand the different potential outcomes—peace and pleasure, rewards unending in the For those who believe, do well, and submit, God will be with you. to God’s will, or a bottomless pit of pain and suffering for those who do wrong in the world.

Many of these are not available. the Characters and themes the Qur’an have much in common with the Traditions of others “People of the Book”—Jews and Christians—the The practice of Islam is unique in its own right. Many of the practices are guided by the Five Pillars Of Islam the Statement of faith, prayer, charity and fasting to Mecca. These foundational practices are still not fully explained. the Qur’an. You can explore how these practices were developed. to be, Dr. Oliver Guides to help you navigate the complicated world of Qur’anic interpretation. You’ll discover how Islamic scholars and theologians over the The centuries have seen the combination of careful reading and thoughtful analysis. the Qur’an with considerations of hadith (accounts of the practices of Muhammad) or sunnah (the Traditions of early Muslim communities to Inform the The legal and spiritual practice Islam in an ever changing world is possible-evolving world. In the closing lectures, you’ll learn how these interpretations have given birth to Islam is a collection of diverse philosophical, theological and mystical traditions. the It is today a rich, diverse, and complex religion.

Only by looking the Historical, cultural, and spiritual frameworks the Qur’an can we begin to understand the Faith of one the world’s largest religions. This course could help Muslims who practice Islam to better understand the religion. the History and evolution the Qur’an and its role in Muslim practice, while those who come from the An outsider can get a better view of an often-Misunderstood text Introduction to the Qur’an will show you the Beauty and the challenge of Muhammad’s revelation, and how it has moved its adherents for centuries.