The Qur an — M A S Abdel Haleem

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