The Qurʻan : a new translation by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Abdel Haleem, M. A.

Standardized Title:

Qurʼan. English

Language:

Arabic

English

Physical Description:

xli, 464 pages : 1 map ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.

Summary:

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 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 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.

Contents:

The Life of Muhammad and the Historical Background x

The Revelation of the Qur'an xiv

The Compilation of the Qur'an xv

The Structure of the Qur'an: Suras and Ayas xvi

Stylistic Features xix

Issues of Interpretation xxi

A Short History of English Translations xxvi

This Translation xxix

Map of Arabia at the Time of the Revelation xliii

1. The Opening (Al-Fatiha) 3

2. The Cow (Al-Baqara) 4

3. The Family of `Imran (Al `Imran) 34

4. Women (Al-Nisa') 50

5. The Feast (Al-Ma'ida) 67

6. Livestock (Al-An`am) 80

7. The Heights (Al-A`raf) 94

8. Battle Gains (Al-Anfal) 110

9. Repentance (Al-Tawba) 116

10. Jonah (Yunus) 128

11. Hud (Hud) 136

12. Joseph (Yusuf) 145

13. Thunder (Al-Ra`d) 153

14. Abraham (Ibrahim) 158

15. Al-Hijr (Al-Hijr) 162

16. The Bee (Al-Nahl) 166

17. The Night Journey (Al-Isra') 175

18. The Cave (Al-Kahf) 183

19. Mary (Maryam) 191

20. Ta Ha (Ta Ha) 196

21. The Prophets (Al-Anbiya') 203

22. The Pilgrimage (Al-Hajj) 209

23. The Believers (Al-Mu'minun) 215

24. Light (Al-Nur) 220

25. The [Scripture that] Shows the Difference (Al-Furqan) 227

26. The Poets (Al-Shu`ara') 232

27. The Ants (Al-Naml) 239

28. The Story (Al-Qasas) 245

29. The Spider (Al-`Ankabut) 252

30. The Byzantines (Al-Rum) 257

31. Luqman (Luqman) 261

32. Bowing down in Worship (Al-Sajda) 264

33. The Joint Forces (Al-Ahzab) 266

34. Sheba (Saba') 272

35. The Creator (Fatir) 277

36. Ya Sin (Ya Sin) 281

37. Ranged in Rows (Al-Saffat) 285

38. Sad (Sad) 290

39. The Throngs (Al-Zumar) 295

40. The Forgiving One (Ghafir) 301

41. [Verses] Made Distinct (Fussilat) 307

42. Consultation (Al-Shura) 311

43. Ornaments of Gold (Al-Zukhruf) 316

44. Smoke (Al-Dukhan) 321

45. Kneeling (Al-Jathiya) 324

46. The Sand Dunes (Al-Ahqaf) 327

47. Muhammad (Muhammad) 331

48. Triumph (Al-Fath) 334

49. The Private Quarters (Al-Hujurat) 338

50. Qaf (Qaf) 340

51. Scattering [Winds] (Al-Dhariyat) 343

52. The Mountain (Al-Tur) 345

53. The Star (Al-Najm) 347

54. The Moon (Al-Qamar) 350

55. The Lord of Mercy (Al-Rahman) 353

56. That which is Coming (Al-Waqi`a) 356

57. Iron (Al-Hadid) 359

58. The Dispute (Al-Mujadala) 362

59. The Gathering [of Forces] (Al-Hashr) 365

60. Women Tested (Al-Mumtahana) 368

61. Solid Lines (Al-Saff) 370

62. The Day of Congregation (Al-Fumu'a) 372

63. The Hypocrites (Al-Munafiqun) 374

64. Mutual Neglect (Al-Taghabun) 376

65. Divorce (Al-Talaq) 378

66. Prohibition (Al-Tahrim) 380

67. Control (Al-Mulk) 382

68. The Pen (Al-Qalam) 384

69. The Inevitable Hour (Al-Haqqa) 387

70. The Ways of Ascent (Al-Ma'arij) 389

71. Noah (Nuh) 391

72. The Jinn (Al-Finn) 393

73. Enfolded (Al-Muzzammil) 395

74. Wrapped in his Cloak (Al-Muddaththir) 397

75. The Resurrection (Al-Qiyama) 399

76. Man (Al-Insan) 401

77. [Winds] Sent Forth (Al-Mursalat) 403

78. The Announcement (Al-Naba') 405

79. The Forceful Chargers (Al-Nazi'at) 407

80. He Frowned ('Abasa) 409

81. Shrouded in Darkness (Al-Takwir) 411

82. Torn Apart (Al-Infitar) 412

83. Those who Give Short Measure (Al-Mutaffifin) 413

84. Ripped Apart (Al-Inshiqaq) 415

85. The Constellations (Al-Buruj) 416

86. The Night-Comer (Al-Tariq) 417

87. The Most High (Al-A'la) 418

88. The Overwhelming Event (Al-Ghashiya) 419

89. Daybreak (Al-Fajr) 420

90. The City (Al-Balad) 422

91. The Sun (Al-Shams) 423

92. The Night (Al-Layl) 424

93. The Morning Brightness (Al-Duha) 425

94. Relief (Al-Sharh) 426

95. The Fig (Al-Tin) 427

96. The Clinging Form (Al-'Alaq) 428

97. The Night of Glory (Al-Qadr) 429

98. Clear Evidence (Al-Bayyina) 430

99. The Earthquake (Al-Zalzala) 431

100. The Charging Steeds (Al-'Adiyat) 432

101. The Crashing Blow (Al-Qari'a) 433

102. Striving for More (Al-Takathur) 434

103. The Declining Day (Al-'Asr) 435

104. The Backbiter (Al-Humaza) 436

105. The Elephant (Al-Fil) 437

106. Quraysh (Quraysh) 438

107. Common Kindnesses (Al-Ma'un) 439

108. Abundance (Al-Kawthar) 440

109. The Disbelievers (Al-Kafirun) 441

110. Help (Al-Nasr) 442

111. Palm Fibre (Al-Masad) 443

112. Purity [of Faith] (Al-Ikhlas) 444

113. Daybreak (Al-Falaq) 445

114. People (Al-Nas) 446.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0192805487

9780192805485

OCLC:

123212229