The Qur'an: A New Translation

About this book

Professor M.A.S. Abdel Haleem, who taught Islamic studies at SOAS in London for many years, produced this translation for Oxford University Press. It is widely praised for combining scholarly precision with fluent, contemporary English, and it is frequently used in universities and by general readers alike.

Abdel Haleem pays careful attention to the style and structure of the Arabic, and he translates with the context of each passage in mind, so that the meaning comes through clearly rather than word by word. Paragraph divisions and brief headings help the reader follow the flow of each surah. A substantial introduction explains how the Quran was revealed and compiled, its distinctive style, and some common difficulties readers face, while concise notes explain historical references and key terms.

This parallel edition sets the Arabic text beside the English, which makes it especially useful for readers who know some Arabic or are learning, and for anyone who wants to compare the translation with the original.

What's inside

• A complete translation by a leading professor of Arabic and Islamic studies
• Clear, modern English arranged in readable paragraphs
• An introduction to the Quran's history, style and themes
• Explanatory notes on references and difficult terms
• Arabic and English on facing pages (parallel edition)