The Qur'anThe 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. 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. - ;'Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful one who taught by the pen, who taught man what he did not know.' 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. - |
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Abraham angels Arabic astray believe benefit bounty bring Children of Israel command confirming Day of Judgement Day of Resurrection deeds disbelievers earth belongs everything evil evildoers faith father favour fear fight find fire firm first flowing streams follow forgiving and merciful fulfilled Gardens graced gave give given Giver of Mercy God’s cause God’s revelations graced with flowing guidance harm hear hearts heavens and earth Hell Hereafter idolaters Islam jinn Judgement kill knowledge land Lord of Mercy Lord’s blessings Meccan Meccan sura Medina Messenger mindful Moses Muhammad Muslims night Noah ofthe partners Pharaoh pray prayer promise punishment Qur’an Razi recited reflect rejected religion repent reward righteous Sacred Mosque Satan Say Prophet Scripture sent servants sorcery soul steadfast take heed tell Thamud things Torah torment translation true turn verses warning whoever wise witness women worship wrong yourselves