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. Archaisms and cryptic language are avoided, and the Arabic meaning preserved by respecting the context of the discourse. 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. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations.

It has been one of the most influential books in the history of literature. 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. '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. Tauris £29.

Exploring the Qur’an: Context and impact Muhammad Abdel Haleem I. Dr Philip Lewis is Consultant on Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations to the Bishop of Leeds. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching. Let us hope that Professor Haleem has time to address such issues in the future. The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago.

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