Interpreting the Qur’an: Towards a Contemporary Approach

How is the Qur’an  -entral to all Muslim societies -to be understood today in order to meet the needs of these societies? Abdullah saeed, a distinguished Muslim scholar, explores the interpretation of the ethico-legal content of the Qur’an, whilst taking into consideration the changing nature of the modern world. Saeed explores the current debates surrounding the interpretation of the Qur’an, and their impact on contemporary understanding of this sacred text. As he attempts to determine the text’s relevance to modern issues without compromising the overall framework of the Qur’an and its core beliefs and practices, he proposes a fresh approach, which takes into interpretation of the Qur’anic text.