Review

`'one of the best [translations] to have appeared in recent times'' Muslim News

`'accessible and compelling...a remarkable achievement'' New Statesman

Product Description

One of the most influential books in the history of literature, recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the Qur'an is the supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching, the sacred text that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of Islam. Yet despite the growing interest in Islamic teachings and culture, there has never been a truly satisfactory English translation of the Qur'an, until now.

This superb new translation of the Qur'an is written in contemporary language that remains faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original, making the text crystal clear while retaining all of this great work's eloquence. The translation is accurate and completely free from the archaisms, incoherence, and alien structures that mar existing translations. Thus, for the first time, English-speaking readers will have a text of the Qur'an which is easy to use and comprehensible. Furthermore, Haleem includes notes that explain geographical, historical, and personal allusions as well as an index in which Qur'anic material is arranged into topics for easy reference. His introduction traces the history of the Qur'an, examines its structure and stylistic features, and considers issues related to militancy, intolerance, and the subjection of women.

Clearly written and filled with helpful information and guidance, this brilliant translation of the Qur'an is the best available introduction to the faith of Moslems around the world.

馬堅，伊斯蘭教學者。字子實,1906年生,雲南個舊人,迴族。早年就讀於上海伊斯蘭師範學校。1931年被選送埃及愛資哈爾等校學習。此間著文《中國迴教概觀》,譯《論語》為阿拉伯語。迴國後主要從事《古蘭經》及阿拉伯文著的翻譯工作。1945年後,先後任雲南大學、北京大學東方語言係教授。1949年9月齣席中國人民政治協商會議,是第一、二、三、四、五屆全人民代錶大會代錶。曆任中國伊斯蘭教協會常務委員,中國亞非學會理事。譯著較多,齣版的有《迴教哲學》、《迴教真相》、《伊斯蘭哲學史》等。1978年逝世。