The Qur'an: The new Translation by M.A.S Abdel Haleem
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One of the most influential books in the history of literature, recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the Qur'an is the supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching, the sacred text that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of Islam. Yet despite the growing interest in Islamic teachings and culture, there has never been a truly satisfactory English translation of the Qur'an, until now.
This superb new translation of the Qur'an is written in contemporary language that remains faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original, making the text crystal clear while retaining all of this great work's eloquence. The translation is accurate and completely free from the archaisms, incoherence, and alien structures that mar existing translations. Thus, for the first time, English-speaking readers will have a text of the Qur'an which is easy to use and comprehensible. Furthermore, Haleem includes notes that explain geographical, historical, and personal allusions as well as an index in which Qur'anic material is arranged into topics for easy reference. His introduction traces the history of the Qur'an, examines its structure and stylistic features, and considers issues related to militancy, intolerance, and the subjection of women.
Clearly written and filled with helpful information and guidance, this brilliant translation of the Qur'an is the best available introduction to the faith of Moslems around the world.
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"One of the best [translations] to have appeared in recent times."--Muslim News
"Accessible and compelling... a remarkable achievement."--New Statesman
Author Information:
HM. 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 and Islamic Studies 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. He is also working on An Introduction to the Qur'an and English TranslationLondon Qur'an Studies series.
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M. A. S. Abdel Haleem: M. A. S. Abdel Haleem (b. 1933 CE, Abu Hammad, Egypt) is one of the most widely read translators of the Qurʾan into English and a leading academic in Arabic and Islamic studies. He learned the Qurʾan by heart in childhood and was educated at al-Azhar and at Cairo (Dar al-ʿUlum) before completing his doctorate at the University of Cambridge. He has taught Arabic and Islamic studies in Britain since the early 1970s and holds the post of King Fahd Professor of Islamic Studies at SOAS, University of London, where he founded and edits the Journal of Qurʾanic Studies. His best-known work, The Qurʾan: A New Translation (Oxford University Press, 2004), is valued for its plain, contemporary English and careful attention to context, and it later appeared in an edition with parallel Arabic text (2010). He is also the author of Understanding the Qurʾan: Themes and Style, a study of the scripture's language and structure, and has written and edited further works on Qurʾanic and Arabic studies. In 2008 he was appointed OBE in recognition of his services to Arabic culture, literature, and interfaith understanding. His work has helped make the Qurʾan accessible to English-speaking readers while remaining grounded in classical scholarship.
Specifications
EAN 13 / ISBN
9780199535958
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
M. A. S. Abdel Haleem
Pages
502
Size
W-5.2 in | H-7.7 in | D-1 in
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