The Qur'an

Apr 2008 · OUP Oxford

About this ebook

'Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful one who taught by the pen, who taught man what he did not know.' The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all 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 the history of literature. 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. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range 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, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Ratings and reviews

Truly helps when it comes. need a guidance not just by the book and what it means but throughout with the muslim people who need a light from the hands of a truly believe. a words and wisdom that Allah's gift toward to propet Muhammad (PBUH) from Alquran to human kind..Shukran and astagfirullah how shameful that I cannot even paid. because of my certain personal benefits. InsyaAllah I will make it soon as a sadakah.May Allah bless us all with a boundance of blessing..

I just finished the chapter on 'the heights'... I read the last 2 pages daily and know 1/3 of it by heart. Since someone hit my brother age 18 with his car and killed him I truly needed faith even more than I already had to ease my suffering. I was already faithful to Islam, reading the quran by any means, give zikat to the mosque and charities, learned to salat and shaddah by heart alone. No one but Allah (s.w.t) and you tube helped me to learn it all. I listen to videos from Mufti Menk and others of them who seem knowledgeable to it all. Still after losing my brother who is 16 years younger than me my life came to a halt but not my daily prayer, zakat or belief in Allah(s.w.t.) My brother made me who I came to be today and continued to advise me to stay in the Quran and Islamic belief. I make dua for him daily and always showed my love of Allah to him but I was not very good at that... I hope I didn't lead him astray from what he believed as a catholic christian- may Allah protect us all who believe and not be lead astray for what religion makes us to learn and believe. The copy of this book is fun and easy to read. I am at a 5th grade reading level so it helps to understand- I was concerned if it was considered corruption but trust that it is not...thanks

Just amazed to read this work. Beautifully written and the text is easy to be understood. The first few pages orient a person about The Qura'n and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). This book is a nice option if one is considering to start his/her journey in Islam. The new converts will find it very useful. It's worth buying.

About the author

M. 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 Translation London Qur'an Studies series.