Interpreting Surah Al-Isra in a Modern Western Context

The chapter discusses the audience's reaction to Surah Al-Isra's mention of the Prophet's journey and the significance of the Holy Land from a modern Western scholarly perspective. It explores historical events like the two destructions of the temple, biblical references, linguistic analyses, and warfare ethics, emphasizing the need for coherence in understanding the Quranic text. The chapter also touches on the significance of learning from historical events in the Quran, the history of Bani Israel, and the Prophet SAW being guided through visions to establish a new community.