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A unique Sufi interpretation: Decoding the Quran - Ahmed Hulusi

This work construes the Quran through the perspective of Sufism and the unity of existence, and through an enhanced knowledge base that has become available to us thanks to continuous scientific development. The contents of this book will not only be instrumental in clarifying misconceptions surrounding Islam and the Quran, but also provide its readers with a true comprehension of their meaning. There are those who read and discern the substance of the Quran, and those who interpret every verse simplistically and literally. As for those who take its metaphors literally, it is unfortunate that due to their misinterpretation, Islam has at times been portrayed as a religion that condones violence. Some go as far as to resort to violence to spread Islam on earth. They do so out of their incapacity to correctly decode the core message of the Quran, or because they use their view of the Quran to justify their own political motives! Rather than evaluating the word "jihad" according to its actual meaning, which is to strive and put effort into helping others to recognize their own essential reality, they interpret it as "fight" and thus turn to violence. Certain factions have been spreadin

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