In Islamic studies and even Islam sects, Koran is still the most important resource among Islamic resources. Contrary to some religions, in Islam every Moslem can read Koran and think of it alone. In fact it was recommended by God’s, prophet and imams.
In my opinion, Koran is especially important on general issues like identity, political Islam, radicalism and fundamentalism. These conceptions which oriented from Koran mostly are common among Moslems. Of course there are different interpretations of this holy book, but they aren’t remarkable on verses are the origins of new conception, especially identity. Then in most western countries, the youth even who was born there, will be a permanent problem.
Of course I agree that some verses are complex and even knotty and Moslems think that they need to some commentators to know theirs explanations, but these verses are rare in Koran.
Tags: Fundamentalism, Identity, Interpretation, Islam, Islamic Studies, Koran, Political Islam, Radicalism
