The Qur'an

The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics) translated by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem presents the sacred text of Islam in clear, contemporary English while seeking to preserve the meaning, eloquence, and context of the original Arabic. Published as part of the respected Oxford World's Classics series, this edition is designed to make the Qur'an accessible to general readers, students, and those interested in Islamic studies.

Abdel Haleem's translation avoids unnecessarily archaic language and provides helpful introductory material, explanatory notes, and references to historical, geographical, and personal allusions. The introduction explores the revelation and compilation of the Qur'an, its structure and literary features, and the history of English translations. A subject index also helps readers locate themes and topics throughout the text.

The Qur'an is the central sacred text of Islam and a foundational source of Islamic belief, worship, ethics, and guidance. This edition supports thoughtful reading and study for readers interested in religion, history, literature, and comparative theology.

Suitable for personal libraries, students, researchers, and readers exploring Islamic teachings, The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics) combines a readable English translation with scholarly context and useful reference features.

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