num_pages: 576
description: 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.
language: English
title: Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation.
titlecomplete: Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation.
characters: Mary (mother of Jesus), Jesus, Moses, Abraham (Bible), Adam (Bible)
genres: Classics, History, Philosophy, Religion, Islam, Theology, Reference, Spirituality, Mythology, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 66639
places: Mekka and Madina
publisher: Princeton University Press