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The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics) (Hardcover)

by Muhammad Abdel Haleem (Translator) "In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy! ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 512 pages
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford (13 May 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0192805487
  • ISBN-13: 978-0192805485
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.2 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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Tim Winter, Times Literary Supplement

"Haleem knows the text by heart. His intimacy with it shows in the brevity and intuitive intelligence of his solutions."


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84 of 87 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Modern Translations., 17 Oct 2004
By Mr. M. Saleem "muzamil" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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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.

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70 of 73 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Straight Translation, 30 May 2004
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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.
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent translation, very easy and understandable!, 15 Mar 2006
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This review is from: The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
I recently bought this translation after having used Dawood's translation for some time. I must say the ease of using this one is enormous compared to Dawood's. The chapters are in the same order as the Arabic version. Each chapter begins with a small introduction giving the context. The verses are numbered but not cut into separate sentences, rather the prose flows to make sense. Some important footnotes clarify complex linguistic issues in translation as well as provide historical background if needed. Overall the translation is a pleasure to read and reflects the true spirit of Islam. I would strongly recommend it to anyone - Muslim or non-Muslim.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Transalation
I have a qur'an with the transalation beside the arabic text, sometimes in that particular transalation it was hard to follow and have the information sink in. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars What the world has been waiting for
The translations (or approximations) to the Qur'an have tried so hard to keep the literal translations and interpretations true, that they sacrificed readability... Read more
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Published 27 days ago by A. Farrell

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well translated
I have preeviously read versions of the quran which was difficult to follow. ... this clarifies and puts the language into todays speak. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Mr F Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
i found the translation was great and a lot easier to read then any other translation before of the Qua'ran, and the layout was great with the heading, all ages can read it and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. ahmed

5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptionally clear translation into modern English
I have virtually every translation in English and this text without doubt ranks as one of the most direct and lucid translations for the modern English reader. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Seeker of Elegance

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
product was delivered fast very well packaged and a single mark on product a1 condition


Published 2 months ago by outlwawcox

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Excellent book. I am a middle of the road (brought up RC but now believe in God but of no specific team or origin). Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. R. Huckle

4.0 out of 5 stars best reading translation around
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best yet.
This is quite simply one of the best translations i have ever had the pleasure of reading.

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