What is the Qur'an? Where did it come from? How have Muslims interacted with the Qur'an in the past, and how do they view it today? How does the Qur'an interact with the scriptures of the other major Abrahamic religions - Judaism and Christianity? This book is an essential introduction for all students who wish to learn more about Islam and the Qur'an. Abdullah Saeed introduces students to the Qur'an in three aspects: its history, understanding and interpretation, in both the pre-modern and modern periods. He traces the history of the Qur'an to its conception as revelation and scripture by Muslims, its compilation, and its reception through history through to the present day. He explores the major themes of the Qur'an, such as God, creation and the prophets, paying particular attention to the complex subject of interpretation and the influence of Western scholarship. Designed to be suitable both for Muslims and non-Muslim students, with a full glossary, helpful chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading, The Qur'an: An Introduction is a student-friendly guide to one of the most influential and important religious scriptures of the contemporary world.  .