The Quran
27 people recommended it in 14 threads, 2015–2024.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
A wonderfully phrased book that captures its times very well.
Because it answers fundamental questions about religion. In fact, 1/3rd of Quran is about religion(s). And how to think and reflect about it.
Same goes for the qoran, my family is not a practicing muslim family and thus I never read it, but it's a part of the canon, must be read.
I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety - reading The Quran is always soothing and sometimes cathartic.
The book is called The Quran. It talks about parallel universes, "aliens", super heroes, travelling through space and time, how ants communicate, and even modern superpower alliances.
It really puts things into perspective and helps organize your life.
Quran, a very superior all in one book, I have never seen a book as expressive as this one, I invite anyone just to "try" it ;)
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