The Qur'an Translation | 
 enlarge | Creators: Sayed A. A. Razwy, Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Publisher: Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an
Category: Book
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 19004
Media: Paperback
Edition: 14
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Pages: 467
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Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 1879402297
Dewey Decimal Number: 297
EAN: 9781879402294
ASIN: 1879402297
Publication Date: January 1, 1999
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Product Description
This English translation of the Qur'an is a compilation of the Muslim faith's Final Revelation from God to mankind through the last Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon Him. The Qur'an has a wealth of information--both worldly wisdom and intellectual concepts--providing a code of life for humankind generally and Muslims in particular. Indeed, the Qur'an's miracle lies in its ability to offer something to non-believers and everything to believers. This edition is fully indexed.
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 The word of God come to Earth August 18, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am by no means an Islamic scholar. As the book on which the Muslim Faith is based, it obviously has special meaning to Believers. I myself decided to read the book in order to better understand some of the philosophies that motivated the 9/11 attack and also to further my research on my novels based on the Reconquista and the Spanish Conquest of Mexico.
The Qur'an is the word of God as recited by an angel to the unlettered Prophet Muhammad. Interestingly, in this way it is similar to the beliefs of the Christian Mormons. They also claim that an angel delivered God's word to their young prophet, Joseph Smith.
To my way of thinking one of the fascinating aspects of the Holy Qur'an is the many similarities between this Holy text and 'The Book' i.e. The Holy Bible of the Jews and Christians. The Bible and Qur'an are all clearly based on the same religious traditions. The Qur'an tells of God's creation of the first man and woman as well as their progeny. It tells of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and many other personages and prophets familiar to Jews and Christians in their Book. It refers to Jesus as 'The Messiah' but simultaneously says that it is a sacrilege to claim that God might condescend to procreate with a woman.
As a matter of fact, many of the Bible stories are referred to in the Qur'an but usually with significant twists and differences in significance and interpretation. This suggests to me the very real possibility that there was a common strain of belief running through the Middle East. Despite official and court dictated beliefs in Baal and Marmaduke, there must have been an ancient and verbal tradition--perhaps perpetuated at the peasant level--of one God as evidenced through a common belief in major prophets such as Adam, Noah, Abraham and Moses. Belief in Jesus as the Messiah would, most logically, have been due to Christian influence.
The Holy Qur'an certainly has many different aspects. Although God is merciful, there are dire warnings of torments meted out to Unbelievers in the Hereafter. There are also, of course, promises to the True Believers--those who follow the Commandments, Laws and God's Pillars of Wisdom--of eternal delights in Paradise. There are also interesting passages giving advice and warning to Muhammad's bickering wives. This can be interpreted as Godly advice to women to follow their fathers' and husbands' lawful guidance.
Ron Braithwaite author of novels--'Skull Rack' and 'Hummingbird God'--on the Spanish Conquest of Mexico
 Harsh June 23, 2008
1 out of 13 found this review helpful
Don't let the pretty cover design fool you, this book is violent, terrifying, and teaches hate and bigotry. Good thing none of it is true, or I would have nightmares. If someone or some country were to take this book seriously, man oh man there would be trouble a brewin!!
ARE YOU KIDDING? June 22, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
"Christianity hasn't produced any extremists or fanatics who use the name of their God to kill, murder, dictate, terrorize, or otherwise harm other human beings."
Did you at least study High School history?
Maybe one should read the "Holy Bible" and the "Torah" to pick up the context and cohesion that you are missing in the story lines.
One can use the holy texts of all religions to condone violence but that is irresponsible abuse of the text. One must remember that violence is committed by human beings and the responsibility lies on their shoulders and can't be blamed on the Koran or any other text.
If one reads a text for the purpose of literary examination, they must be objective rather than subject the work to their own experience alone.
I am a Muslim and a patriotic American. I have no heart for violence of any kind.
The Quran Translation by Sayed a,a, Razwy May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really haven't got to read this book yet but am influenced by the comment that it is considered to be the "Best" Translation of all.
This book isn't like a Novel which you can sit down and read but one which you read a small bit at a time as it is very detail so theres is a limit as to how much you can digest at one time.
The Qur'an May 27, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I finally got around to reading this translation of the Qur'an. I gave it five stars to counter act some of the one star reviews. Im a Christian and still am. But I will admit I no longer view Islam as evil, or the Qur'an as a bad book. Quite the contrary I was pleasently surprised with beauty of the poetry, and the core message is very similar to Christianity. I would have a lot more in common with a Muslim than I would with an atheist for example. Taking the time to read through the book, I realize that living for God, regardless if you call Him Jehovah, or Allah, will lead you to live a more righteous life and to a better path on which to travel the hard road of life. The core morals taught by Muhammad line up with those taught by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Of course I disagree with Muslims over the Deity of Christ, I still find their religion agrees with my morals, and is more peaceful than the media frenzy would have someone believe. I believe these terrorists are the exception, and most Muslims are good religious people if they are following the teachings in this book. God bless you.
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