The Qur'an

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...

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Other Authors: M.A.S. Abdul Haleem (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford, New York Oxford University Press 2016
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Summary: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
Physical Description:xli, 463 pages maps 20 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780199535958