The Universal Spirit of Islam : From the Koran and Hadith

Contents: Editor\'s Preface. Introduction by Feisal Abdul Rauf. 1. References to multiple religions: i. General. ii. The last days. iii. The Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell. 2. Ancient messengers from God: i. Adam. ii. Noah. iii. Hud and the people of Ad. iv. Salih and  the people of Thamud. v. Shuaib and the people of Midian. 3. The Abrahamic tradition: i. Abraham. ii. Lot. iii. Joseph. iv. Ishmael, Enoch, Elisha, Ezekiel, and Job. 4. Judaism: i. Moses and Aaron. ii. David. iii. Solomon. iv. The children of Israel. 5. Christianity: i. The story of Jesus\' life. ii. Jesus. iii. The Virgin Mary. iv. John the Baptist. v. Christians. 6. "People of the Book" (Jewish Torah, Christian gospels, and Koran). 7. Islam--universal truths from the Koran. Appendix of additional Koranic citations. Endnotes. Glossary of names and places. Biographical notes.

"This book sets out to 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\'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." (jacket)