The Qur'an : a new translation / by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem.
"The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1,400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of the Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance, that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion. It has been one of the most influential books in history. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations. This new translation is written in a contemporary idiom that remains faithful to the original, making it easy to read while retaining its powers of eloquence. Archaisms and cryptic language are avoided, and the Arabic meaning preserved by respecting the context of the discourse. The message of the Qur'an was directly addressed to all people regardless of class, gender, or age, and this translation is equally accessible to everyone." -- back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780199535958
- ISBN: 0199535957
- Physical Description: xli, 464 pages : map ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page xxxix-xli) and index.
- Language Note:
- Translated from the Arabic.
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- Qurʼan > Translations into English.
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| Marion Library | 297.122 QUR (Text) | 37810435475172 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | REL&SPIR ISLAM KORAN (Text) | 34208900048553 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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| Eden Library | R 297.1225 Q (Text) | 31554010476660 | Adult Reference | Reserves | - |
| Forsyth Central | 297.122 Q (Text) | 0112522567343 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Jacksonville Main Library | 297.122 QUR (Text) | 36015000668505 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Newport | REL&SPIR ISLAM KORAN (Text) | 34208900048538 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Paddison Memorial Branch | 297.122 Q (Text) | 0112522105985 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Person County Library | 297.12 KOR (Text) | 34622002011659 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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"The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1,400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of the Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance, that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion. It has been one of the most influential books in history. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations. This new translation is written in a contemporary idiom that remains faithful to the original, making it easy to read while retaining its powers of eloquence. Archaisms and cryptic language are avoided, and the Arabic meaning preserved by respecting the context of the discourse. The message of the Qur'an was directly addressed to all people regardless of class, gender, or age, and this translation is equally accessible to everyone." -- back cover.
