The Qur'an

The Qur'an is the sacred book of Islam. For Muslims it is the word of God revealed in Arabic by the archangel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad, and thence to mankind. Originally it was delivered orally: traditional sources indicate that Muhammad always recited his message.

About the author

Alan Jones is a specialist in early Arabic literature, and the author of Early Arabic Poetry, two books of translations and commentary on pre-Islamic poetry. He has been a lecturer and teacher of Arabic at Oxford University for 43 years; now retired he is at work on a commentary to accompany this new translation of the Qur'an. A Festschrift, Islamic Reflections, Arabic Musings was published by Oxbow on behalf of the Gibb Memorial Trust, in his honour.

Summary

The Qur'an is the sacred book of Islam. For Muslims it is the word of God revealed in Arabic by the archangel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad, and thence to mankind. Originally it was delivered orally: traditional sources indicate that Muhammad always recited his message.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Jones
• Assisted by: Alan Jones (Translation)
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2007
• EAN: 9780906094648
• ISBN: 978-0-906094-64-8
• No. of pages: 624
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 251 mm x 52 mm
• Weight: 1338 g
• Series: Gibb Memorial Trust Arabic Studies; Gibb Memorial Trust Arabic Studies; Gibb Memorial Trust Arabic Stu; Gibb Memorial Trust
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions