Introduction to the Qur'an

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Introduces the Qur'an and examines the historical, contextual, religious and interpretive dimensions wherein the Qur'an developed. Deals with the structure of the Qur'an, the different sections, suras (Qur'anic chapters), and some of the verses. Also includes an introduction to the idea of revelation, its history, the content and some of the different themes of the Qur'an, and discusses aspects of the Qur'an as a source of law. Taught in English; requires no knowledge of Arabic or Islam.