Koran Quran Index
The Koran is not only one of the most influential books of prophetic literature but also a literary masterpiece in its own right.
The Koran the holy scripture of Islam, is the record of Muhammad's oral teaching delivered between the years immediately preceding the Hegira in AD 622 and the Prophet's death in AD 632.
The Koran occupies an important position among the great religious books of the world. It has exerted unfold influence upon the history of mankind. Apart from its specifically religious content, inspiring the triumphant arms of Islam throughout vast areas of Asia, Africa, and southern Europe. it was the starting point of a new literary and philosophical movement which powerfully affected the most cultivated minds among both Christians and Jews in the Middle Ages; and the movement inaugurated has resulted in some of the finest products of genius and learning.
An immensely important work for Muslims and anyone interested in studying world religions.
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In September 2010, a preacher in Florida planned a Koran burning on the 11th as an anti-Muslim/Islamic protest for the anniversary of the tragedy that occurred on September 11th, 2001. A popular article from the Christian Science Monitor covered the issue in some detail. Some Americans were concerned about anti-American backlash from Islamic countries, while others supported the planned burning.
