{"product_id":"the-essential-koran-the-heart-of-islam-an-introductory-selection-of-readings-from-the-quran","title":"The Essential Koran: The Heart Of Islam -An Introductory Selection Of Readings From The Quran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Thomas Cleary\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Collins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2010\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback ‏ : ‎ 244 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9350291584\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9350291580\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Essential Koran\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly acclaimed introductory translation designed to provide non-Arabic speakers with a direct, rhythmic, and accessible entry into the spiritual core of Islam. Unlike many literalist or academic translations, Thomas Cleary focuses on the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"265\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eexperiential and poetic power\u003c\/b\u003e of the text, aiming to convey the \"heart\" of the message rather than just the legalistic frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis selection is curated to highlight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eThe Divine Attributes:\u003c\/b\u003e Verses focusing on the nature of God (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"61\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eAllah\u003c\/i\u003e), emphasizing mercy, light, and omnipresence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eEthics and Conduct:\u003c\/b\u003e Passages dealing with social justice, kindness to parents, and the importance of integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eThe Inner Life:\u003c\/b\u003e A focus on \"spiritual psychology\"—how the Quran addresses the human soul, its struggles, and its potential for peace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eThe \"Clear\" Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Cleary avoids archaic \"thee\" and \"thou\" language, opting for a minimalist, modern English that mirrors the brevity and impact of the original Meccan suras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThomas Cleary\u003c\/b\u003e (1949–2021) was a legendary translator of Eastern classics and one of the most prolific scholars of his time. He was a master of more than half a dozen languages, including Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese, and Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCleary was famous for his \"poly-intellectual\" approach. Beyond the Quran, he translated:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/b\u003e (Sun Tzu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eThe Flower Ornament Scripture\u003c\/b\u003e (Avatamsaka Sutra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eThe Secret of the Golden Flower\u003c\/b\u003e (Taoist alchemy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eHe held a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"61\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eHarvard University\u003c\/b\u003e. Cleary’s unique gift was his ability to translate ancient wisdom in a way that felt immediate and practical for a modern audience, stripping away centuries of sectarian baggage to reveal the universal human truths beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Collins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453072081194,"sku":"VASY-9350291584","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/71oaVFiyiJL._SL1400.jpg?v=1776851509","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/the-essential-koran-the-heart-of-islam-an-introductory-selection-of-readings-from-the-quran","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}