The Qur'an

By Abdullah Yusuf AliAhmed AliAli Ünal, et al.

Book Overview

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.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199535957
• ISBN13: 9780199535958
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Penguin Classics Edition Not Side By Side Translation

A fair few amount of reviews state that this contains an English and Arabic side by side translation, however the Penguin Classics "The Koran" version, is strictly English. It does include some great extra resources like a timetable of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s life and a brief introduction of him as a person and as the prophet of Islam. But if you're looking for an Arabic version to go along with your translation, look beyond the Penguin Classics version.

Side by side text

This edition has the English translation side by side with the Arabic text. This is an annotated publication of the Qur'an that contains a lot of footnotes (6,311 in all), an Introduction to each Sura, Appendices and an extensive Index.