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ABSTRACTS OF ARTICLES Muhammad, the Illiterate Prophet: An Islamic Creed in the Qur'an and Qur'anic Sebastian Günther Exegesis University of Toronto Qur'an identifies the Prophet Muhammad as al-nabi al-umml (Q.7:157-158). Muslim consensus has perceive this epithet for the Prophet of Islam as indicating conclusively that he was Muhammad, 'the illiterate prophet.' Medieval and modern scholars, however, have drawn attention to further possible meanings of the Qur'anic term ummT. The come to inquiry into the concepts of literacy and illiteracy in the Qur'an, this study hopes to provide insights into a complex issue that is of great significance for Muslims and for the study of Islam. Our findings suggest that a more comprehensive appreciation of the Qur'anic term al-nabî al-ummî can contribute essentially to the understanding of Muhammad's prophethood and the history of Islam. Based on an some new In Praise of the Word of God: Reflections of Early Religious and Social Concerns in the Facia'il al-Qur'än Genre Asma Afsaruddin University of Notre Dame, Indiana Fadä'il al-Qur'än is the usual title given to chapters in various hadïth compilations or to individual works that deal with the 'excellences' or 'merits' of the Qur'an. The fadä'il al-Qur'än traditions found in common in the standard http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Qur'anic Studies Edinburgh University Press

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Journal of Qur'anic Studies , Volume 4 (1): iii – Jan 1, 2002
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Muhammad, the Illiterate Prophet: An Islamic Creed in the Qur'an and Qur'anic Sebastian Günther Exegesis University of Toronto Qur'an identifies the Prophet Muhammad as al-nabi al-umml (Q.7:157-158). Muslim consensus has perceive this epithet for the Prophet of Islam as indicating conclusively that he was Muhammad, 'the illiterate prophet.' Medieval and modern scholars, however, have drawn attention to further possible meanings of the Qur'anic term ummT. The come to inquiry into the concepts of literacy and illiteracy in the Qur'an, this study hopes to provide insights into a complex issue that is of great significance for Muslims and for the study of Islam. Our findings suggest that a more comprehensive appreciation of the Qur'anic term al-nabî al-ummî can contribute essentially to the understanding of Muhammad's prophethood and the history of Islam. Based on an some new In Praise of the Word of God: Reflections of Early Religious and Social Concerns in the Facia'il al-Qur'än Genre Asma Afsaruddin University of Notre Dame, Indiana Fadä'il al-Qur'än is the usual title given to chapters in various hadïth compilations or to individual works that deal with the 'excellences' or 'merits' of the Qur'an. The fadä'il al-Qur'än traditions found in common in the standard

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Journal of Qur'anic Studies – Edinburgh University Press

Published: Jan 1, 2002

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