Balil Abd al-Karim

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9781565646988

This study aims to provide a broad glossary of key Quranic terms and set forth these terms meanings, both semantically and linguistically, within their Quranic context. The format is organised in such a way as to facilitate ease of under- standing, guiding the lay reader carefully and logically through the various nuances of usage and meaning. The meaning of a given Quranic term will vary depending on the manner and the context in which it is used, and on the issues and questions in relation to which reference is made to it, and just as a concept gives rise to a term, so also does the term and its usage act to shape the concept. These and other aspects of the Divine communication are mapped and explored, leaving us with a greater appreciation of the Qurans depth and what makes it a linguistic and literary miracle.