English Quran Translation – Oxford

Oxford World ’s Classics THE QURAN

“The Quran is the supreme authority in Islam. It is the fundamental and paramount source of the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion.
This supreme status stems from the belief that the Qur
an is the word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad via the archangel Gabriel, and intended
for all times and all places.
The Quran was the starting point for all the Islamic sciences, which were developed in order to study its grammar, pronunciation, and style, and it is the basis of Islamic law and theology; indeed, as the celebrated fifteenth-century scholar and author Suyuti said, ‘Everything is based on the Quran’. The entire religious life of the Muslim world is built around the text of the Quran.
As a consequence of the Quran, the Arabic language moved far beyond the Arabian peninsula, deeply penetrating many other languages within the Muslim lands––Persian, Turkish, Urdu, Indonesian, and others. The first sura (or section) of the Quran, al-Fatiha, which is an essential part of the ritual prayers, is learned and read in Arabic by Muslims in all parts of the world, and
many other verses and phrases in Arabic are also incorporated into the lives of non-Arabic-speaking Muslims.” [1]

“‘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.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.” [2]

“The Qur’an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the sacred text has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations. First published in 2004, M.A.S. Abdel Haleem’s translation has been acclaimed for its success in avoiding archaism and cryptic language to produce a version that is both faithful to the original and easy to read. Now for the first time it is published with the original Arabic text to give a greater appreciation and understanding of the holy book. The traditional Arabic calligraphic pages are displayed alongside the English translation, which has been revised for this new edition. A useful general introduction on the revelation, stylistic features, issues of interpretation and translation of the Qur’an is included, together with summaries of each sura, essential footnotes and an index. The verses are individually numbered to facilitate comparison with the Arabic. It is an edition both for those familiar with the Qur’an and for those coming to it for the first time; the message of the Qur’an was directly addressed to all people regardless of class, gender, or age, and this dual-language edition is equally accessible to everyone.” [3]

References:

1. Oxford World ’s Classics THE QURAN, M. A. S. Abdel Haleem
2. https://www.amazon.com/Quran-Oxford-Worlds-Classics-ebook/dp/B001ODEPPI
3. https://darussalam.com/the-quran-english-translation-with-parallel-arabic-text/

This book contains the following chapters:

Introduction ix

The Life of Muhammad and the Historical Background x

The Revelation of the Qur’an xiv

The Compilation of the Qur’an xv

The Structure of the Qur’an: Suras and Ayas xvi

Stylistic Features xix

Issues of Interpretation xxi

A Short History of English Translations xxvi

This Translation xxix

A Chronology of the Qur’an xxxvii

Select Bibliography xxxix

Map of Arabia at the Time of the Revelation xliii

THE QUR’AN

1. The Opening (Al-Fatiha) 3
2. The Cow (Al-Baqara) 4
3. The Family of Imran (Al-[1]Imran) 34
4. Women (Al-Nisa’) 50
5. The Feast (Al-Ma’ida) 67
6. Livestock (Al-An[1]am) 80
7. The Heights (Al-A[1]raf ) 94
8. Battle Gains (Al-Anfal) 110
9. Repentance (Al-Tawba) 116
10. Jonah (Yunus) 128
11. Hud (Hud) 136
12. Joseph (Yusuf ) 145
13. Thunder (Al-Ra[1]d) 153
14. Abraham (Ibrahim) 158
15. Al-Hijr (Al-Hijr) 162
16. The Bee (Al-Nahl) 166
17. The Night Journey (Al-Isra’) 175
18. The Cave (Al-Kahf ) 183
19. Mary (Maryam) 191
20. Ta Ha (Ta Ha) 196
21. The Prophets (Al-Anbiya’) 203
22. The Pilgrimage (Al-Hajj) 209
23. The Believers (Al-Mu’minun) 215
24. Light (Al-Nur) 220
25. The Differentiator (Al-Furqan) 227
26. The Poets (Al-Shu[1]ara’) 232
27. The Ants (Al-Naml) 239
28. The Story (Al-Qasas) 245
29. The Spider (Al-[1]Ankabut) 252
30. The Byzantines (Al-Rum) 257
31. Luqman (Luqman) 261
32. Bowing down in Worship (Al-Sajda) 264
33. The Joint Forces (Al-Ahzab) 266
34. Sheba (Saba’) 272
35. The Creator (Fatir) 277
36. Ya Sin (Ya Sin) 281
37. Ranged in Rows (Al-Saffat) 285
38. Sad (Sad) 290
39. The Throngs (Al-Zumar) 295
40. The Forgiver (Ghafir) 301
41. [Verses] Made Distinct (Fussilat) 307
42. Consultation (Al-Shura) 311
43. Ornaments of Gold (Al-Zukhruf ) 316
44. Smoke (Al-Dukhan) 321
45. Kneeling (Al-Jathiya) 324
46. The Sand Dunes (Al-Ahqaf ) 327
47. Muhammad (Muhammad) 331
48. Triumph (Al-Fath) 334
49. The Private Rooms (Al-Hujurat) 338
50. Qaf (Qaf ) 340
51. Scattering [Winds] (Al-Dhariyat) 343
52. The Mountain (Al-Tur) 345
53. The Star (Al-Najm) 347
54. The Moon (Al-Qamar) 350
55. The Lord of Mercy (Al-Rahman) 353
56. That which is Coming (Al-Waqi[1]a) 356
57. Iron (Al-Hadid) 359
58. The Dispute (Al-Mujadala) 362

59. The Gathering [of Forces] (Al-Hashr) 365
60. Women Tested (Al-Mumtahana) 368
61. Solid Lines (Al-Saff ) 370
62. The Day of Congregation (Al-Jumu[1]a) 372
63. The Hypocrites (Al-Munafiqun) 374
64. Mutual Neglect (Al-Taghabun) 376
65. Divorce (Al-Talaq) 378
66. Prohibition (Al-Tahrim) 380
67. Control (Al-Mulk) 382
68. The Pen (Al-Qalam) 384
69. The Inevitable Hour (Al-Haqqa) 387
70. The Ways of Ascent (Al-Ma[1] arij) 389
71. Noah (Nuh) 391
72. The Jinn (Al-Jinn) 393
73. Enfolded (Al-Muzzammil) 395
74. Wrapped in his Cloak (Al-Muddaththir) 397
75. The Resurrection (Al-Qiyama) 399
76. Man (Al-Insan) 401
77. [Winds] Sent Forth (Al-Mursalat) 403
78. The Announcement (Al-Naba’) 405
79. The Forceful Chargers (Al-Nazi[1]at) 407
80. He Frowned ([1]Abasa) 409
81. Shrouded in Darkness (Al-Takwir) 411
82. Torn Apart (Al-Infitar) 412
83. Those who Give Short Measure (Al-Mutaffifin) 413
84. Ripped Apart (Al-Inshiqaq) 415
85. The Towering Constellations (Al-Buruj) 416
86. The Night-Comer (Al-Tariq) 417
87. The Most High (Al-A[1] la) 418
88. The Overwhelming Event (Al-Ghashiya) 419
89. Daybreak (Al-Fajr) 420
90. The City (Al-Balad) 422
91. The Sun (Al-Shams) 423
92. The Night (Al-Layl) 424
93. The Morning Brightness (Al-Duha) 425
94. Relief (Al-Sharh) 426
95. The Fig (Al-Tin) 427
96. The Clinging Form (Al-[1]Alaq) 428
97. The Night of Glory (Al-Qadr) 429

98. Clear Evidence (Al-Bayyina) 430
99. The Earthquake (Al-Zalzala) 431
100. The Charging Steeds (Al-[1]Adiyat) 432
101. The Crashing Blow (Al-Qari[1]a) 433
102. Striving for More (Al-Takathur) 434
103. The Declining Day (Al-[1]Asr) 435
104. The Backbiter (Al-Humaza) 436
105. The Elephant (Al-Fil) 437
106. Quraysh (Quraysh) 438
107. Common Kindnesses (Al-Ma[1]un) 439
108. Abundance (Al-Kawthar) 440
109. The Disbelievers (Al-Kafirun) 441
110. Help (Al-Nasr) 442
111. Palm Fibre (Al-Masad) 443
112. Purity [of Faith] (Al-Ikhlas) 444
113. Daybreak (Al-Falaq) 445
114. People (Al-Nas) 446

Index 447

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