TREASURES OF THE QUR’ĀN SERIES
Key to Āl‘Imrān
Resurgence of the Ummah
ABDUR RASHID SIDDIQUI
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Siddiqui, A. R. (Abdur Rashid), 1932–
Key to Āl ‘Imrān: Resurgence of the Ummah
(Treasures of the Qur’ān Series)
1. Koran 2. Ummah (Islam)
I. Title II. Islamic Foundation
297. 1’226
ISBN 0 86037 386 X
Typeset by: N.A. Qaddoura
Cover design by: Nasir Cadir
In Precious Memory of
Our Dearest Brother Khurram Murad
A Trustworthy Guide and Mentor Whose Absence is
Keenly Felt. May Allah Bless His Soul. Āmīn.
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Contents
A Comparison of al-Baqarah and Āl ‘Imrān
The Personality of a Sūrah
The Central Theme of Āl ‘Imrān
The Structure of Āl ‘Imrān
Section 1 Verses 1-32: The Basics of Divine Guidance
Section 2 Verses 33-63: The Family of ‘Imrān chosen by Allah to serve His Cause
Section 3 Verses 64-120: Da‘wah to the Jews and Christians and their Intransigence; the Mission of the Muslim Ummah
Section 4 Verses 121-189: A Critique of the Battle of Uḥud and Guidance for Future Strategy
Section 5 Verses 190-200: Conclusion: Moral and Spiritual Resources
Some Major Themes
Purity of the Heart
Worldly Allurements
The Qur’ānic Concept of Dynamics of Power and Change
The Obligation of Da‘wah
Relations with the Jews and Christians
The Law of Tests and Trials
Shūrā (Consultation)
The Relevance of Āl ‘Imrān in Our Time
Foreword
IT IS INDEED a pleasure for us to bring out Key to Āl ‘Imrān: Resurgence of the Ummah in the Treasures of the Qur’ān Series and as a sequel to the author’s earlier work
