The Koran Handbook: An Annotated TranslationAlgora Publishing, 2005 - 544 pages This complete yet accessible translation of the Koran is designed as a teaching tool to explain in an analytical fashion the creed of nearly one billion people. Based on the most moderate Sunni tradition, it includes factual descriptions of Shi'ism, Sufism and other important distinctions.--Provided by publisher. |
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Page 7
... surely,” “in fact,” etc. These words bring emotions into the text; in addition, “verily” conveys to it a sacramental character. The Koran is read aloud with frequent stops that are not indicated by punctuation. In this text, long verses ...
... surely,” “in fact,” etc. These words bring emotions into the text; in addition, “verily” conveys to it a sacramental character. The Koran is read aloud with frequent stops that are not indicated by punctuation. In this text, long verses ...
Page 10
... surely see Hell. 7. Yes, you would surely see with an unerring eye! 8* Yes, on that Day, you shall surely be asked about your good times. V. 1: The reader might be interested in comparing a few renderings of other translators, v.1 being ...
... surely see Hell. 7. Yes, you would surely see with an unerring eye! 8* Yes, on that Day, you shall surely be asked about your good times. V. 1: The reader might be interested in comparing a few renderings of other translators, v.1 being ...
Page 24
... Surely, He shall be flung into the Smasher! How will you know what the Smasher is? [It is] the Fire of God flaring up that rises to the hearts like a vault over them with pillars swooping upwards! 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. V. 4: “The Smasher” (the ...
... Surely, He shall be flung into the Smasher! How will you know what the Smasher is? [It is] the Fire of God flaring up that rises to the hearts like a vault over them with pillars swooping upwards! 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. V. 4: “The Smasher” (the ...
Page 45
... surely in Sijjin! 8* How will you know what Sijjin is? 9. It is a Book inscribed. 10. Woe on that Day to those who deny, 11. who deny theJudgment Day! 12. Indeed, only a wicked sinner denies it. 13. He says when Our Verses are recited ...
... surely in Sijjin! 8* How will you know what Sijjin is? 9. It is a Book inscribed. 10. Woe on that Day to those who deny, 11. who deny theJudgment Day! 12. Indeed, only a wicked sinner denies it. 13. He says when Our Verses are recited ...
Page 46
... Surely, on that Day they shall be veiled from their Lord 16. and they shall enter Hellfire, 17. and hear: — This is what you have denied! 18* But no! The record of the righteous is surely in 'Illiyin! 19. How will you know what 'Illiyin ...
... Surely, on that Day they shall be veiled from their Lord 16. and they shall enter Hellfire, 17. and hear: — This is what you have denied! 18* But no! The record of the righteous is surely in 'Illiyin! 19. How will you know what 'Illiyin ...
Contents
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IV Attitude Toward the Other Religions | 223 |
V Doxologies | 335 |
VI Legal Matters | 381 |
VII Fighting in the Way of God | 459 |
Addendum | 531 |
List of Arabic Words and Names in this Translation | 537 |
List of the Suras as They Appear in this Book | 541 |
List of the Suras from S1 to S114 | 543 |
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Abraham all-knowing Angels Arabic Associators astray battle of Badr believe brother Children of Israel Christians command Compassionate corruption created deeds deny disbelievers enemies everything in Heavens evil faith father fear fight Fire follow forgiving and merciful Gardens gave give God-fearing God’s Guidance hands hear hearts Heavens and earth Hell Hellfire Hereafter Iblis inspired Islam Koran land Lord Lord’s favors Meccan Medina Messenger mighty Moses Muhammad Muslims Name Name of God night Noah obey painful punishment Paradise Pharaoh pray promise Prophet Prophet Muhammad prostrate Protector Qur'an Quraish received recite rejected religion remember Reminder repent Resurrection Day revealed reward righteous Sacred Mosque Satan Scripture sent servants Signs sinners sins soul spiritual story straight path suras surely Thamood theJews Torah translation turn Unseen Verily verses Warner Warning we’ll Whoever wise witness women words worship wrong-doers yourselves zakat