This series provides the student and educated reader authoritative introductions to particular aspects of Islamic culture. Covering history, theology, architecture, language, philosophy and literature, the surveys extend from the origins of Islam to the modern day. This classical introduction to the Qur'an sketches the historical background to the life, aims, character and inspiration of Muhammad. It explains the history, form and chronology of the Qur'an and gives the views of Muslim and Occidental scholars. Other works by William Montgomery Watt include Islamic Creeds (0-7486-0513-4 EUP 1994)