The Universal Spirit of Islam: From the Koran and Hadith

This book sets out of explore if these sources [the Qur’an and hadiths] provide a basis for improving interfaith relations. The author give the reader space to come to their own conclusions. Their selections of Qur’ic and their selections of Qur’anic and hadith passages show a unique sensitivity to and understanding of Islam. Accompanied by lovely photographs… as well as reprints of Islamic art and illuminated Qur’ans, the titular "spirit" of Islam comes across as reflective, wise and bridge building. The author have reorganized some of Islam’s most sacred texts and art in an easy-to-understand format, not only underscoring the interfaith resources in Islam but the spiritual side of Islam as well. "(Through] … Passages depicting what the Koran says regarding … Judaism and Christianity, this book not only reveals the common bond of these …faith traditions, but it also urges the reader to examine and probe the underlying transcendent unity of faith itself. "