- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: OUP Oxford; New edition edition (12 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0192831933
- ISBN-13: 978-0192831934
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
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"Haleem has managed to transform the complex grammar and structure of the holy book into a form of modern English which reads easily and flows smoothly without taking liberties with the inviolable text. This turns the Qur'an into a book which allows English-speakers to peer further into the heart of Islam, from its basic precepts on, say, fasting, to its view of the after-life. This is crucial, not just for the growing majority of Muslims who do not speak Arabic as a first language, but for non-Muslims who are curious about this controversial religion.... Given the tension between Islam and the West, that is a blessing."--The Economist
New Statesman, August 9, 2004
...both accessible and compelling...
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145 of 153 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Most of the translations of the Qur'an are very choppy; translating the Arabic text as prose. However, this edition is very good for English speakers because it allows one to follow the stories and the arguments therein. Therefore, instead of it being difficult to comprehend due to lingustic difficulties for English speaker, it is an excellent read allowing one to understand the meanings with better understanding. I would recommend this book as a strarting point for non-Muslims as an intorduction to the Qur'an and Islam in English.
128 of 136 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I own many of the major translations (Yusuf Ali, Pikthall etc) and find this to be the best all round translation into modern English.
Whilst a short commentary exists, it doesn't take up half the page and the focus always remains on the word of God. Each surah is introduced with a few lines to outline the basic principles and happenings. The text isn't presented in seperate verses and instead appears as continuous prose with each verse numbered.
The aim of every new translation nowadays is to render the meaning in an easy to understand way and this particular translation succeeds in doing that very well. The actual book is bound beautifully and presented nicely.
This is the translation I use most now; it is very complete.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am Christian and have never read any version of the Qur'an before so have no comparison,and I have only read the first 5 sura's(sections)so far, but I would highly recommend this version to anyone who (like me ) was curious to find out the truth about what exactly it did sanction. Non Muslims tend to believe that it sanctions violence against the rest of the non Muslim world. This is completely untrue. This is a misconception fuelled by terrorists to justify violence. i was surprised to find that it also tells Muslims that not only is this the word of Allah (God)but that the(Christian) Holy Bible and (Jewish) Torah are in fact ALSO the word of god. The word Islam explained IN context in the Arabic Holy Qur'an actually means "complete devotion/submission to God." Isn't this what the Holy Bible and the Torah say too? The Qur'an refers the Christians and Jews as "People of the book" and forbids arguments between Muslims and anyone who believes in the one true God. I know a few Muslim people and this book has given me a better insight into their beliefs. It has made me realise that we have much more in common than we have to differ about. I can hardly put this book down it is so interesting. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has any opinions on religion, negative or positive. It will open your eyes and make you ask questions but not in a bad way.
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Book arrived in a good condition and on time. Bit difficult to understand, it doesn't link to anything, jumps from one topic to the other.
Published 1 month ago by SamI
Good if you want to learn about Islam
I am not religious but really interested in religions. I had never really known about what the Qur'an says and hated how people always assumed that it said horrible things so I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by MonaLisaSmiles
So simple
Beautifully written easy to comprehend, well written. The Quran is meant to be not just read but to be understood, this book is the first to be written in modern day simple... Read more
Published 1 month ago by ruby
Must get!!
Nicely translated, some parts you may have to read twice to understand. You do not need wudu to read this book as it only is translated into english so we know the storys and what... Read more
Published 1 month ago by mjh
My new best English translation of the Holy Quran
This is my new best English translation of the Holy Quran.
For years I had preferred Pickthal's translation due to the eloquence of the English. Read more
For years I had preferred Pickthal's translation due to the eloquence of the English. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. J. Siddiq
Excellent Translation - Highly Recommended
This is as excellent new translation of the Qur'an and I would highly recommend it - Its very easy to follow and the notes are very useful. Read more
Published 4 months ago by F. Hassan
An explanation in English
I purchased the book for my daughter who is considering Islam and it is an excellent and well written introduction to the Qur'an for non arabic speakers/readers! Read more
Published 5 months ago by RobertG
The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics)
Having already read N. J. Dawood's masterly translation of the Koran (Penguin Classics), this is still a good quality print and ideal for anyone looking into the faith of Islam.
Published 5 months ago by Kevin Pople
Easy read...
I wanted an English version of the Quran that wasn't in 'Shakesperian' language but easy to read..
This book does exactly that... Read more
This book does exactly that... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ms. R. Hussain
Not recommended for young children
I bought this book on the recommendation of my neighbour who said it was the best book ever written. Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Ross
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