Overview
First published in the United States in 1988, this is only bilingual edition of the Qur'an, the Holy Book of Islam. Ahmed Ali, a distinguished Pakistani novelist, diplomat, and poet presents this elegant and poetic translation, giving the original a living, contemporary, and accessible voice. On each page, the original Arabic and the translated English sit side by side, encouraging the reader to draw from both texts. Ali also includes notes where necessary, providing the full meaning of each word and phrase. This accessible volume is truly essential for both scholars and followers of islam.
Full Product Details
Author: Ahmed Ali
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 3.20cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.680kg
ISBN: 9780691074993
ISBN 10: 0691074992
Pages: 576
Publication Date: 22 July 2001
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Language: English
Reviews
In one of the most popular English versions of the Qur'n, Ahmed Ali has succeeded in bringing all of the subtlety, depth, and spiritual power of Islam into his translation of this peerless scripture. Without distorting the English, Ali, a highly regarded author in his own right, renders the poetry of the original Arabic into lines of elegance and rhythm... For the curious, the convert, or the devout, Ahmed Ali's Al-Qur'n will bring all readers closer to the glory of God. --Brian Bruya, Amazon.com
In one of the most popular English versions of the Qur'an, Ahmed Ali has succeeded in bringing all of the subtlety, depth, and spiritual power of Islam into his translation of this peerless scripture. Without distorting the English, Ali, a highly regarded author in his own right, renders the poetry of the original Arabic into lines of elegance and rhythm... For the curious, the convert, or the devout, Ahmed Ali's Al-Qur'an will bring all readers closer to the glory of God. -- Brian Bruya Amazon.com
In one of the most popular English versions of the Qur'an, Ahmed Ali has succeeded in bringing all of the subtlety, depth, and spiritual power of Islam into his translation of this peerless scripture. Without distorting the English, Ali, a highly regarded author in his own right, renders the poetry of the original Arabic into lines of elegance and rhythm... For the curious, the convert, or the devout, Ahmed Ali's Al-Qur'an will bring all readers closer to the glory of God. -- Brian Bruya, Amazon.com
Author Information
Ahmed Ali (1910-1994), a pioneer of the modern Urdu short story and cofounder of the All-India Progressive Writer's Movement and Association, taught at leading Indian universities and was a visiting professor in China and the United States. He published numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, including the widely acclaimed translations of classical Urdu poetry, The Golden Tradition. His novels include the classic Twilight in Delhi.
