The Qur'an: English translation with parallel Arabic textThe Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. Recognized 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. This fine binding edition features leather binding, gold page edges, a ribbon marker, and a slip-case. 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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Abraham aicted Almighty angels Arabic arrogance astray believe blessings bounty bring brought Children of Israel command condemnation Day of Judgement Day of Resurrection deeds disbelievers earth belongs everything evil evildoers faith father favour fear Fire follow forgiving and merciful Gardens graced gave give given GIVER OF MERCY God's graced with owing guidance harm hear hearts heavens and earth Hell Hereafter hypocrites idolaters Islam jinn kill knowledge land LORD OF MERCY Lord’s Meccan Meccan sura Medinan Messenger mindful Moses Muhammad Muslims NAME night Noah obey owing streams partners Pharaoh pilgrimage polytheists praise pray prayer promise punishment Qur'an recited rejected religion remember repentance reward righteous rightly guided Sacred Mosque Satan Say Prophet Scripture sent servants sorcery soul steadfast take heed tell Thamud things Torah translation true turn verses warning whoever witness women worship wrong Yathrib yourselves الله الرحمن الرحيم سورة لا