One of the most significant German translations of the Koran is the work of Adel Theodor Khoury. In this translation, he stressed that in case of doubt, he would follow the usual interpretation of the Islamic "mainstream." Thus, readers will find in this text the understanding of the Koran of the great majority of Moslems rather than that of a particular religious minority. This volume presents the full text of the Koran in an Arabic and German translation. Every surah features an introductory commentary. Given issues surrounding the designation of the surahs, this commentary includes information about their dates, structure, and key messages.