What do you think?
Rate this book
The Qur'an: A Translation for the 21st Century
The Qur'an is God’s word. It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel 1,400 years ago and has been preserved in its original form ever since, guiding humankind to the Islamic creed and legislation, informing them of the stories of earlier prophets and their communities and calling people to believe in Allah, the One.
Millions of people have learned its entirety by heart throughout every generation since it was first revealed. Nearly every Muslim memorises parts of it, and most recite a portion of it every day. No book, religious or otherwise, is read and recited or listened to as frequently as the Qur’an. Those who recite it in Arabic are always eager to do more, aware of its inimitable clarity, rhythm and brevity, yet modern English readers have had limited access to its meanings, with most reliant upon translations prepared in archaic English, unappealing to the contemporary reader.
In this new translation the renowned author and scholar Adil Salahi has endeavoured to put the meanings of the Qur’anic verses and surahs in simple and straightforward form, so that the 21st century reader may find it concise easy to access, and yet full of expansive expression.
Millions of people have learned its entirety by heart throughout every generation since it was first revealed. Nearly every Muslim memorises parts of it, and most recite a portion of it every day. No book, religious or otherwise, is read and recited or listened to as frequently as the Qur’an. Those who recite it in Arabic are always eager to do more, aware of its inimitable clarity, rhythm and brevity, yet modern English readers have had limited access to its meanings, with most reliant upon translations prepared in archaic English, unappealing to the contemporary reader.
In this new translation the renowned author and scholar Adil Salahi has endeavoured to put the meanings of the Qur’anic verses and surahs in simple and straightforward form, so that the 21st century reader may find it concise easy to access, and yet full of expansive expression.
- GenresNonfictionReligion
635 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2019
31 people are currently reading
79 people want to read
About the author
Adil Salahi
52Ìýbooks47ÌýfollowersShaykh Adil Salahi has a varied background in English Literature and Islamic Studies, with professional accolades that include institutions as diverse as the World Health Organisation and the Markfield Institute of Higher Education. Having studied under various scholars in Damascus, his experience resulted in certification from numerous teachers in the age-old tradition of Islamic juristic thought. His main career has been in broadcasting and print journalism, which has seen him spend time on Syrian radio and at the BBC Arabic Service.
For over 30 years he was the editor of Islam in Perspective, a twice-weekly full-page column in Saudi’s daily newspaper, the Arab News. His writings include the acclaimed Muhammad: Man and Prophet, the much lauded Pioneers of Islamic Scholarship, and an English translation of the Quran. More recently Shaykh Salahi penned Muhammad: His Character and Conduct, and he continues to publish in the Arab broadsheets, always offering his unique perspective on Islamic history and Quranic study.
For over 30 years he was the editor of Islam in Perspective, a twice-weekly full-page column in Saudi’s daily newspaper, the Arab News. His writings include the acclaimed Muhammad: Man and Prophet, the much lauded Pioneers of Islamic Scholarship, and an English translation of the Quran. More recently Shaykh Salahi penned Muhammad: His Character and Conduct, and he continues to publish in the Arab broadsheets, always offering his unique perspective on Islamic history and Quranic study.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
Read
December 23, 2023Oddly enough, at page 405, the pages cease to be numbered up to page 444, the second page of the Index. The Index goes up to page 455, which is the final page.
Just a weird thing that I noticed. The author is an expert on the Qur'an which makes him an excellent translator.
Just a weird thing that I noticed. The author is an expert on the Qur'an which makes him an excellent translator.
Displaying 1 of 1 review
Can't find what you're looking for?
Get help and learn more about the design.