The Koran
The Koran by N. J. Dawood, published by Penguin in 1990, is a significant translation of the sacred text of Islam, comprising 455 pages. This edition presents the Koran as both a foundational religious document and a literary work, reflecting its importance in the Arab way of life. Dawood’s translation, first introduced in the mid-1950s and thoroughly revised, aims to provide English readers with a clear and fluent interpretation that captures the essence and rhythm of the original Arabic text.
Readers will find that this edition maintains the original sequence of the Koranic suras and includes a comprehensive index for ease of reference. The work emphasizes the Koran’s role as the infallible Word of God, revealed to Mohammed by the Angel Gabriel. This translation not only serves as a religious guide but also highlights the literary qualities that have made the Koran a pivotal text in the study of religion and sacred writings.
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The Koran, as N. J. Dawood states, is ‘not only one of the most influential books of prophetic literature but also a literary masterpiece in its own right’.Universally accepted by Muslims to be the infallible Word of God as revealed to Mohammed by the Angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago, the Koran still provides the rules of conduct fundamental to the Arab way of life. N. J. Dawood’s masterly translation, first published in the mid-1950s and now completely revised in the light of a life-long study of the language and style of the Koran, presents the English reader with a clear, fluent and authoritative rendering, while fully reflecting the characteristic flavour and rhythm of the original. The present edition follows the original sequence of the Koranic suras, and is provided with a comprehensive index.
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