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The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)

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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.

The Qur'an Translation

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The Qur'an 5 out of 5 stars.
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I finally got around to reading this translation of the Qur'an. I gave it five stars to counter act some of the one star reviews. Im a Christian and still am. But I will admit I no longer view Islam as evil, or the Qur'an as a bad book. Quite the contrary I was pleasently surprised with beauty of the poetry, and the core message is very similar to Christianity. I would have a lot more in common with a Muslim than I would with an atheist for example. Taking the time to read through the book, I realize that living for God, regardless if you call Him Jehovah, or Allah, will lead you to live a more righteous life and to a better path on which to travel the hard road of life. The core morals taught by Muhammad line up with those taught by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Of course I disagree with Muslims over the Deity of Christ, I still find their religion agrees with my morals, and is more peaceful than the media frenzy would have someone believe. I believe these terrorists are the exception, and most Muslims are good religious people if they are following the teachings in this book. God bless you.

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This English translation of the Qur'an is a compilation of the Muslim faith's Final Revelation from God to mankind through the last Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon Him. The Qur'an has a wealth of information--both worldly wisdom and intellectual concepts--providing a code of life for humankind generally and Muslims in particular. Indeed, the Qur'an's miracle lies in its ability to offer something to non-believers and everything to believers. This edition is fully indexed.

The Koran (Penguin Classics)

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Dawood Koran from Penguin Classics 5 out of 5 stars.
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OK, I have an Arabic speaking friend who criticizes all English translations of the Koran. Because Dawood wasn't available online, as are Pickthal, Shakir, and others, I bought a copy, and as far as translations go, it's probably as good as you're going to get in English. Yusuf Ali is *soft* in his rendering, and you're going to need supporting books like the Tafsirs, Hadiths, and Sira to get as much understanding of Mohammad as possible. Make no mistake, Islam is Mohammad and his belief system. Know the man behind the cloak of this religion, and you'll have a far better understanding of the images coming out of Islam on a daily basis. A Koran might be a gateway, but it will not bring you to understand Mohammad's character; that will be more clearly revealed by his Sunnah.

Good luck, and fasten your seatbelts; it's a very bumpy ride.

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"The Koran" is universally accepted by Muslims to be the infallible Word of God as first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago. Its 114 chapters, or surahs, recount the narratives central to Muslim belief, and together they form one of the world's most influential prophetic works and a literary masterpiece in its own right. But above all, the "Koran" provides the rules of conduct that remain fundamental to the Muslim faith today: prayer, fasting, pilgrimage to Mecca and absolute faith in God.

The Holy Qur'an with English Translation and Commentary

Maulana Muhammad Ali

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This is not an authentic translation of the Quran 2 out of 5 stars.
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I picked up this translation of the Quran in Barnes and Nobles and I was extremely dissapointed. I have no problem with the translator being Ahmadi, as long as he is faithful to the original text. So please don't take this negative review of the translation to stem from animousity towards the Ahmadis. I have several problems with this translation. First of all, it divides the suras (chapters)of the Quran into sections, each section having a title given to it by the translator. A person who has never read the Quran in Arabic may conclude that these sections are divisions that are in the original Arabic text. They are not. The sections created by the author are problematic because the author, through each title, injects his own interpretation into the actual text of what the main lesson of this section is. Some of these titles lead readers to conclude that the Quran is intolerant of Jews, Christians and other monotheistic religions. This is not true. Instead, the author injects his own intolerance in the Quran. Another example of this is the "explanations" the author provides before each sura. The author's extreme intolerance distorts the meaning of the actual text. For example, in his introduction to the second surah, the cow, the author claims in some way or the other (I don't remember his exact words) that this surah is about how Jews are evildoers and have betrayed God. However, in the actual text, the Quran refers to these people as the children of Israel and not jews. Note the difference. The author's translation and interpretation is anti-semetic whereas the original text is not. The author's intolerance can also be seen when he attempts to explain the verses in the Quran that are tolerant to Jews and Christians. He discounts the meaning and importance of these verses by saying that this only refers to Jews and Christians that existed before the Quran was revealed, or alternatively those Jews and Christians that follow the uncorrupted versions of the Bible and the Torah. Yet the Arabic text is clearly in present tense. So his explanation does not make sense.

It is true that some commentators of the Quran aspouse to SOME (not all) of Ali's intolerant views. An example of such a commentator is Ibn Al-Kathir However, Sayyid Qutb and Allamah Tabitabi'i, who wrote two of the most extensive and notable commentaries of the Quran (they used the recommended method of explaining the Quran using the Quran) provide more pluralistic and tolerant interpretations of the verses of the Quran.

I highly recommend Yousef Ali's translation over this one. The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one is because the quality of the actual publication is good and it is very organized.

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The Holy Qur,an was the revealation given to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) from Allah (God)by way of the Angel Gabriel (S.R.A.) approx. 1400 A.D.

The Koran for Dummies

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With the current turmoil in the Middle East, there is a growing interest about Islam—the world’s second largest religion and one of the fastest growing—and its holy book, the Koran (or Qur’an). Now, with this easy-to-follow, plain-English guide, you can explore the history, structure, and basic tenets of Islam’s sacred scripture.
The Koran For Dummies is for non-Muslims interested in the Koran as well as Muslims looking to deepen their understanding. Islamic scholar Sohaib Sultan provides a clear road map, revealing:

The meaning of Koran and its basic message
The Koran’s place in history and in Islamic spiritual life
Explanations of its language, structure, and narrative style
How to live by the Koran’s teachings
The Koran’s role in key global issues, such as Jihad vs. terrorism
Different interpretations of the Koran

No other book provides such a straightforward look at what the Koran says, how it says it, and how believers live according to its guidance. From how the Koran was received by Mohammed and how it was compiled to how it’s interpreted by Islam’s two main branches, you’ll see how to put the Islamic faith in perspective.
Plus, you’ll discover:

What the Koran really says about women and civil law
How Islam relates to Judaism and Christianity
The Koran’s view of God, prophets, mankind, and the self
How its teachings are lived and recited every day by devout Muslims
Common misconceptions of the Koran
How to raise a family the Koranic way

Complete with lists of important passages, Koranic terminology, famous quotes, and further reading resources, The Koran For Dummies makes it easy and enjoyable for you to grasp the teachings and significance of Islam's holy book.

The Message of The Qur'an

Muhammad Asad

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Excellent translation, Beautifully Presented 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is the seventh time I have read the Qur'an all the way through and this is the most enjoyable translation I have ever read. The book is printed in Bahrain and is beautifully printed with pages 8 1/2 x 11 in size on heavy glossy paper. It has plenty of white space to make notes and everything is in readable type.

Muhammed Asad's translation is a gentle not in your face translation. While there are Briticisms [words not normally found in American speech] and English spellings, most words are not difficult to make out. I am impresed that everytime I have a question about what I've read, there is a note to clarify for those not familiar with Islam tradition.

I consider this to be a wonderful addition to my library.

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A fresh look at Muhammad Asad's classic English translation and explanation of the Qur'an is offered in this redesigned and updated edition of his work. A new typeset and index is complimented with a prologue by the distinguished British Muslim Gai Eaton and original artwork by internationally renowned artist and scholar Dr. Ahmed Moustafa. Asad's translation is widely considered to be the foremost in conveying the meaning and sensibility of the original Arabic text, making this edition a must-have for English readers with a budding interest in Islamic studies and veteran scholars alike.

The Holy Quran, Seventh Edition

Allamah Nooruddin

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great for person who has trouble with small print 5 out of 5 stars.
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For persons who have trouble reading small print but wish to read their holy book. This is the one to buy!! Even better is haveing one with ture Words then in english.

A Very Helpful Translation 5 out of 5 stars.
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Over the past couple of years I have taken an active interest in all forms of Religion but have constantly found myself becoming more interested in Islam. I have read another translation of the Qu'ran which I found very helpful but came across this and thought it would be wise to read other translations of the Qu'ran to give me a wider knowledge of the message the Holy Qu'ran is trying to portray.

Apart from being a translation, this edition contains some very informative reading on giving a wider perspective on the values of Islam. It tells of meanings of words in the Arabic language that some may not be too sure about, it also gives a history of the religion of Islam how the message was originally given to the prophet Muhammad and how he told it to the masses and how historically people committed it to memory before putting it to paper. It tells the history of the Arabic language and how the language hasn't changed since its beginning and how the Qu'ranic message is the only religious message that has gone unchanged since its revelation and that is due to the language going unchanged.

This is a very special text that I would advise everybody to purchase as it will open your mind to a religion that, in todays society is being diminished and destroyed by the mass media.

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This translation of the Holy Quran is now available in Leather-like HARD COVER edition. See ISBN #0963206710. A MUST LIBRARY EDITION. Available in BLACK only.
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The Meaning Of The Holy Quran (Meaning of the Holy Quran)

Abdullah Yusuf Ali

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The BEST English translation of the Quran. 5 out of 5 stars.
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An excellent English translation of the Quran by a reknown Muslim scholar. This translation also contains historical commentary to make it easier to understand the history and context of much of what is written, and helps to eliminate many common misunderstandings and misconceptions. A common misconception of Islam in the west is that it teaches hatred and religious intolerance. In truth this is not the case in real Islam. The portions that would seem at first glance to deliver such a message are shown clearly through the commentary not to be doing so, but rather is more of a historical commentary in much the same way as the wars in the Old Testement of the Bible are described. All in all an excellent translation for a native English speaker wishing to understand the core concepts of true Islam, and to also eliminate the common misconceptions surrounding it. Beyond this excellent commentary, the translation itself is very good, if perhaps using a vocabulary a bit more in line with more educated readers. All in all an excellent translation, and a must read for anyone interested in Islam. If you are only going to buy one translation of the Quran - make it this one.

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This is a new 11th edition of the best-seller translation of the Meaning of The Holy Qur'an by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, published by Amana Publications.

Qur'an and Woman: Rereading the Sacred Text from a Woman's Perspective

Amina Wadud

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Fourteen centuries of Islamic thought have produced a legacy of interpretive readings of the Qu'ran written almost entirely by men. Now, with Qu'ran and Woman, Amina Wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman, a reading which validates the female voice in the Qu'ran and brings it out of the shadows. Muslim progressives have long argued that it is not the religion but patriarchal interpretation and implementation of the Qu'ran that have kept women oppressed. For many, the way to reform is the reexamination and reinterpretation of religious texts.
Qu'ran and Woman contributes a gender inclusive reading to one of the most fundamental disciplines in Islamic thought, Qu'ranic exegesis. Wadud breaks down specific texts and key words which have been used to limit women's public and private role, even to justify violence toward Muslim women, revealing that their original meaning and context defy such interpretations. What her analysis clarifies is the lack of gender bias, precedence, or prejudice in the essential language of the Qur'an.
Despite much Qu'ranic evidence about the significance of women, gender reform in Muslim society has been stubbornly resisted. Wadud's reading of the Qu'ran confirms women's equality and constitutes legitimate grounds for contesting the unequal treatment that women have experienced historically and continue to experience legally in Muslim communities. The Qu'ran does not prescribe one timeless and unchanging social structure for men and women, Wadud argues lucidly, affirming that the Qu'ran holds greater possibilities for guiding human society to a more fulfilling and productive mutual collaboration between men and women than as yet attained by Muslims or non-Muslims.

The Koran Interpreted: A Translation

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Possibly the best and most faithful 5 out of 5 stars.
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A.J. Arberry's translation of the Koran has taken pre-eminence among religious and world literature scholars. Although Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation of the Koran has pride of place in many English-speaking Islamic households, Arberry's work above all others renders the Koranic language in suitably appropriate, easily-comprehended, English.

Unlike any other translation before or since, Arberry's work adheres closely to the original Arabic syntax, meaning that this translation can easily be used in tandem with a recitation in Arabic of the Koran. Arberry's language is striking and beautiful, comparable to more recent offerings from N.J. Dawood and Thomas Cleary. Note, for example, the striking immediacy and rhythmic flow of this passage:

"He is God;
the Creator, the Maker, the Shaper.
To Him belong the Names Most Beautiful.
All that is in the heavens and the earth magnifies Him;
He is the All-mighty, the All-wise."
(Surah 59 'Hashr' v. 24)

Arberry eschews the Elizabethan intricacies of Abdullah Y. Ali and the reader will not find themselves fighting a river of parenthetical entries, as are found in Muhammad Asad and the infamous "Wahhabi Koran" of Muhammad Muhsin Khan.

All that being said, there are problems with the presentation of the translation. The verses are not numbered individually, although the paragraphing on each page helps in determining where verse divisions are. Arberry opts to adjust the layout of the text in accordance with the action or commands in the words themselves. This is a unique approach, but does tend to make difficulties for the reader hunting down a particular verse. Also, especially in the longer chapters ('Baqara' and 'Imran'), the numbering of the verses is off by about four.

The introductions to the two sections of the volume are fine discourses from the translator on the actual act of translating this book, but don't offer the first-time reader any introduction to the Koran itself--what it is, the purpose it serves, etc. There are also no footnotes at all in the text.

Overall, Arberry's work is a magnificent achievement, but one that is more suitable to the scholar than the casual reader. He is especially useful as a second Koran (with Oxford's Abdel Haleem offering being the first) or as a reference in English for one studying either the original text itself or the recitation of the Koran. For sure, Arberry's work belongs on the bookshelf of all who are interested in digging deeper into Islam, the Koran, or the great works of world literature.

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The Muslim holy book, presented in Arberry's forty-year-old authoritative and lyrical translation, brings the fundamental principles and concepts of the Muslim religion to the English language. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

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