Key Terms of the Qur'an: A Critical Dictionary

This comprehensive dictionary is a must-have for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Qur'an.

With over 1,000 entries covering a wide range of key terms, it provides an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the richness and complexity of Islamic scripture.

From the divine names Allāh and al-Rahmān to the Qur'anic understanding of belief and self-surrender to God, this dictionary offers a detailed and multidisciplinary examination of the language and meaning of the Qur'an.

With a focus on historical-critical analysis and comparative material from Jewish and Christian literature, pre-Islamic Arabic poetry, and Arabian epigraphy, it provides a comprehensive but nonreductionist investigation of the relationship of Qur'anic terms to earlier traditions.

Whether you are a scholar, student, or simply someone interested in learning more about the Qur'an, this dictionary is an essential tool for your journey of discovery.