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An Arabic-English edition of the Holy Book of Islam is presented in a poetic and contemporary translation that seeks to conserve the original cadences of the Quranic language and is complemented by explanatory notes that identify the full meanings of various terms. Reprint.
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This bilingual edition of the Qur'an, the Holy Book of Islam, was first published in the United States in 1988. Ahmed Ali, the distinguished Pakistani novelist, poet, critic, and diplomat, presents this elegant and poetic translation in a contemporary and living voice. On each page, the original Arabic and the translated English sit side by side, encouraging the reader to draw from both texts. Professor 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.
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