The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary

Seyyed Hossein Nasr · Caner K. Dagli · Maria Massi Dakake · Joseph E.B. Lumbard · Mohammed Rustom

Nov 2015 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world.

Drawn from a wide range of traditional Islamic commentaries, including Sunni and Shia sources, and from legal, theological, and mystical texts, The Study Quran conveys the enduring spiritual power of the Quran and offers a thorough scholarly understanding of this holy text.

Beautifully packaged with a rich, attractive two-color layout, this magnificent volume includes essays by 15 contributors, maps, useful notes and annotations in an easy-to-read two-column format, a timeline of historical events, and helpful indices. With The Study Quran, both scholars and lay readers can explore the deeper spiritual meaning of the Quran, examine the grammar of difficult sections, and explore legal and ritual teachings, ethics, theology, sacred history, and the importance of various passages in Muslim life.

With an introduction by its general editor, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, here is a nearly 2,000-page, continuous discussion of the entire Quran that provides a comprehensive picture of how this sacred work has been read by Muslims for over 1,400 years.

Ratings and reviews

I am a christian searching for depth and community. This poor rating is not necessarily the book but advise for someone nonMuslim wanting to learn more about the faith like myself. I believe it would benefit me to have it tangible vs on my tablet. Also, because I am not Muslim there is a lot here I do not understand and need help translating not the words but the meaning and intent with passages.

Is this book reliable bcoz earlier translations were done by those who knows Arabic....we can't change word of God just to make it look modern....is it the word of God or people are twisting words for their happiness

The Most and Only Professional Translation out there! After i bought it i really believe this worth a 1000$ Thanks Guys great job really made me feel and know the depth !

About the author

Seyyed Hossein Nasr is university professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University. Author of over fifty books, Professor Nasr is a well-known and highly respected intellectual figure both in the West and in the Islamic world. Born in Tehran, raised from the age of twelve in the United States, and a graduate of MIT and Harvard University, Nasr is well qualified to explain Islam to a Western audience. He appears frequently on Meet the Press, as well as other national news shows.