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Available
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Publication
New York : New American Library, 1953.
Description
While in the service of India's Nizam of Hyderabad, Marmaduke Pickthall converted to Islam and, with the help of Muslim theologians and linguists, produced this clear and lovingly precise English interpretation of the Holy Koran. His work is honored by believer and non-believer alike for its unique combination of piety, scholarly rigor in its translation and explanatory notes, and deep feeling for the poetic beauty and moral grandeur of its Arabic original.
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LibraryThing member dreamseeker
This is a fairly literal, scholarly translation of the Koran -with commentary. It is easier to understand than other translations of the Koran I have tried to read. It gives historical context and excerpts from supporting documents to help elucidate the intended meanings. Though I found the
Thisis worthwhile reading for non-Arabic speaking people who want to get a 'handle' on what the Koran actually says!
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prophet's continual complaining a bit grating at times, I was very gratified to read in black and white the truth of what I have heard some moderate Moslems say: that the Prophet Mohamed was much more merciful and generous (especially to women) than many modern day people who call themselves his followers.Thisis worthwhile reading for non-Arabic speaking people who want to get a 'handle' on what the Koran actually says!
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LibraryThing member Lukerik
I'm a Dawood fan. His approach is very like Pickhall's (compare Ali's translation!) but in fully modern English. Still, this is a fine translation.
Original publication date
c. 0650 (Arabic original)
Tradition holds that although the uncollected Surahs were written, they were not published at the time of Muhammad's death in 632 CE.
Physical description
xxix, 464 p.; 18 cm
Local notes
MuSt, Muriel Strand
Other editions
The Meaning of the Glorious Koran by Marmaduke Pickthall (Paper Book)
The meaning of the glorious Koran by Marmaduke William Pickthall (Paper Book)
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