An Interpretation of the Qur'an: English Translation of the Meanings

by Majid Fakhry (Translator)

A comprehensive and accurate rending of the Qur'an into modern English, approved by Al-Azhar University in Cairo

To followers of Islam, the Qur'an is the literal word of God, revealed through Muhammad, the last of the line of prophets, containing all that is necessary to lead a life of righteousness.

This new bilingual edition, approved by Al-Azhar University, the chief center of Islamic and Arabic learning in the world, offers a comprehensive and accurate rendering of the Qur'an into modern English. The clear, rigorous translation, one of the only English translations available by a native Arabic speaker, is laid out here in dual column format directly opposing the Arabic text to allow the reader to make careful verse by verse comparisons.

• Approved by Al-Azhar University, Cairo
• Easy-to-read translation into modern English
• Index of surahs (chapters)
• English and Arabic headers
• Verse numbers within text in English and Arabic
• Explanatory footnotes in English

Genres: Islam

658 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Majid Fakhry is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. He has been a lecturer in philosophy in Lebanon and the UK, as well as in the US. His publications include A History of Islamic Philosophy, Ethical Theories in Islam and Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Mysticism: A Short Introduction.

Reviews

[Ralph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though not widely known, this is one of the finest English translations.

[Lisa Bauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A "modern" translation of the Qur'an.