{"product_id":"a-concise-guide-to-the-quran-answering-thirty-critical-questions-9781540962928","title":"A Concise Guide to the Quran: Answering Thirty Critical Questions","description":"What is so unique about Islam's scripture, the Quran? Who wrote it, and when? Can we trust its statements to be from Muhammad? Why was it written in Arabic? Does it command Muslims to fight Christians? These are a few of the thirty questions answered in this clear and concise guide to the history and contents of the Quran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAyman Ibrahim grew up in the Muslim world and has spent many years teaching various courses on Islam. Using a question-and-answer format, Ibrahim covers critical questions about the most sacred book for Muslims. He examines Muslim and non-Muslim views concerning the Quran, shows how the Quran is used in contemporary expressions of Islam, answers many of the key questions non-Muslims have about the Quran and Islam, and reveals the importance of understanding the Quran for Christian-Muslim and Jewish-Muslim interfaith relations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis introductory guide is written for anyone with little to no knowledge of Islam who wants to learn about Muslims, their beliefs, and their scripture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyman S. Ibrahim \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary; PhD, Haifa University) is Bill and Connie Jenkins Professor of Islamic Studies and director of the Center for the Christian Understanding of Islam at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born and raised in Egypt and has taught in various countries in the Muslim world and in the West. His articles on Islam and Christian-Muslim relations have appeared in the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, Religion News Service, and \u003ci\u003eFirst Things\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Ibrahim is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Stated Motivations for the Early Islamic Expansion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baker Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50671377219858,"sku":"9781540962928","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3dac645a-66c2-4d34-8525-499a4f9f5ae6.jpg?v=1733799951","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-concise-guide-to-the-quran-answering-thirty-critical-questions-9781540962928","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}