The Qur'an

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English translation with parallel Arabic text

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The Qur'an, regarded by Muslims as the word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago, stands as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic. This edition presents M.A.S. Abdel Haleem's acclaimed translation, noted for its clarity and accessibility, alongside the original Arabic text in traditional calligraphy. It includes a comprehensive introduction, summaries of each sura, essential footnotes, and an index, making it suitable both for readers familiar with the text and those new to it.
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The Qur'an

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This dual-language edition is ideal for readers interested in Islamic scripture, religious studies, and those seeking an accessible, well-annotated English translation alongside the original Arabic text.

M. A. S. Abdel Haleem's acclaimed translation of the Qur'an is now published with the original Arabic text to give a greater appreciation and understanding of the holy book. The traditional Arabic calligraphic pages are displayed alongside the English translation; the text is accompanied by an invaluable introduction, notes, and an index.

A major bilingual edition of the supreme text of Islam, at a time of growing interest in the Islamic religion and the Muslim world

Description

The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. Recognised as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the sacred text has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations.

First published in 2004, M.A.S. Abdel Haleem's translation has been acclaimed for its success in avoiding archaism and cryptic language to produce a version that is both faithful to the original and easy to read.

Now for the first time it is published with the original Arabic text to give a greater appreciation and understanding of the holy book. The traditional Arabic calligraphic pages are displayed alongside the English translation, which has been revised for this new edition.

A useful general introduction on the revelation, stylistic features, issues of interpretation and translation of The Qur'an is included, together with summaries of each sura, essential footnotes, and an index. The verses are individually numbered to facilitate comparison with the Arabic.

It is an edition both for those familiar with The Qur'an and for those coming to it for the first time; the message of The Qur'an was directly addressed to all people regardless of class, gender, or age, and this dual-language edition is equally accessible to everyone.

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Praised for transforming complex grammar and structures into smooth, contemporary English, Haleem’s translation is recognised for being faithful, accessible, and compelling. Reviews highlight its clarity, flowing style, and sensitivity to the original text, marking it as one of the best modern English translations available.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780199570713

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Illustration: one map

Contributors:

Translated by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 1181g

Pages: 672

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

M. A. S. Abdel Haleem was born in Egypt, and learned the Qur'an by heart from childhood. Educated at Al-Azhar, Cairo, and Cambridge Universities, he has taught Arabic at Cambridge and London Universities since 1966, including courses in advanced translation and the Qur'an. He is now Professor of Islamic Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. His most recent publications are Understanding the Qur'an: Themes and Style (2001) and English Translations of the Qur'an: The Making of an Image (2004). He is the Editor of the Journal of Qur'anic Studies and the London Qur'anic Studies series. He was awarded the OBE in 2008.