--- product_id: 4098575 title: "The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life" brand: "ingrid mattson" price: "VT9705" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4098575-the-story-of-the-quran-its-history-and-place-in store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life **Brand:** ingrid mattson **Price:** VT9705 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life by ingrid mattson - **How much does it cost?** VT9705 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4098575-the-story-of-the-quran-its-history-and-place-in) ## Best For - ingrid mattson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ingrid mattson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life ## Images ![The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HD43ui+JL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ there is room for improvement ... *by M***K on Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016* As I worked my way through this book I was getting increasingly irritated by the following three aspects:1. The author does not always clearly distinguish between myth, folklore, and historical facts in the material presented. Also, I would have preferred if the author would have kept a more critical distance to her subject and presented more research and critical views by non-muslim scholars.2. While I understand the central role of the Arabic language with respect to the Qur'an, the author injects countless transliterated Arabic terms that are often not or poorly explained and certainly not all contained in the very limited glossary in the back of the book. To the non-Arabic speaking reader this is hardly helpful but rather annoying.3. In the accolades on the back cover the author is said to "take her readers, effortlessly, through the Qur'an with her eloquent Zen-like writing style". I would rather describe her style as rather verbose and flowery, and I would welcome some stricter editing for the next edition to improve readability and reduce the overabundant prose. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is wonderfully written and very informative *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016* I got this book in order to help me prepare for an Islamic contest I was competing in. I was surprised at how much knowledge I gained about my religion through this book. It is wonderfully written and very informative. Even now, months after my competition, I still enjoy this book. It is very interesting to learn about my history and the story of our ancestors. I would recommend this book to other people out their who are seeking more knowledge about Islam. ### ⭐⭐⭐ An Introduction to the Qur'an and its Place in Muslin Life *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014* Ingrid Mattson's book is only one of several books explaining the Qur'an. It is not the easiest book to follow. I had to read the summary chapter and then read to earlier chapters for the story to fall in to place. Desptie the lay the information is good.This book was used as part of the Let's Talk About it: Muslim Journeys, a reading and discussion series sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association to bridge cultures. The Qur'an itself raises some peoples' attention level, so a book explaining it will do like wise. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4098575-the-story-of-the-quran-its-history-and-place-in](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4098575-the-story-of-the-quran-its-history-and-place-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*