The Koran
The Koran by J. M. Rodwell, published by Courier Corporation on August 10, 2005, is a comprehensive translation of the sacred book of Islam. This edition spans 528 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wider audience. The Koran is regarded by devout Muslims as the direct word of God, revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel. Rodwell’s translation restores the traditional ordering of the suras, offering insights into the text’s themes, including the nature of God, the role of Muhammad, and the historical context of Islam.
Readers will find that this edition presents the Koran in a format suitable for both prayer and study, with 114 chapters divided into verses. The text covers a range of topics, including legal, social, and ethical issues, reflecting its significance in the realms of religion and history. This translation is particularly valuable for students and those interested in the cultures of the Middle East, providing a foundational understanding of Islamic beliefs and practices.
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As the sacred book of Islam, the Koran, or Qur’an in transliteration, is believed by devout Muslims to be the direct word of God, inscribed in Heaven and revealed by the archangel Gabriel to the prophet Muhammad before his death in A.D. 632. Written in Arabic, in rhymed prose, the text is not only regarded by believers as a guide to daily life but is also considered to be the finest work of Arabic prose in existence and one of the most important and influential books known to mankind.
J. M. Rodwell’s accessible translation restores the traditional ordering of the suras, or chapters, with early text dealing with God as creator, his greatness and authority, the role of Muhammad as God’s messenger and of Islam in history. Later chapters deal with legal, social, and ethical issues. The text is divided into 114 chapters, each of which, like the Bible, is subdivided into verses.
This edition of the Koran, in a convenient size that is ideal for prayer or study, will be invaluable to students of religion, history, and politics and of interest to anyone concerned with cultures of the Middle East
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