The Holy Qur'an (Abdullah Yusuf Ali ∙ 1934)
by al-Qur'an, Abdullah Yusuf Ali (Translator)
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The Holy Quran, translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, is a widely popular edition renowned for its high-quality English translation. This sacred book of Islam is believed to be the word of God, revealed to Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years through the angel Gabriel. While it was initially committed to memory by his companions, literate believers made written copies during the Prophet's lifetime. The first full compilation of the Quran was done by the first Caliph Abu Bakar, and later show more recompiled in the original dialect by the third Caliph Uthman. Muslims believe that the truth of the Quran is fully revealed only in classical Arabic. However, with the growing influence of Islam in the modern world, translations play an important role in introducing and explaining the religion to a wider audience. This particular translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali is considered the most faithful rendering of the Quran in English. show lessTags
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Cartea „The Holy Qur'an” este textul sacru al islamului, considerat de musulmani revelația directă a lui Dumnezeu (Allah) către Profetul Muhammad prin intermediul Arhanghelului Gabriel.
📖 Despre autor
a) Text considerat revelat, nu atribuit unui autor uman.
b) Transmis Profetului Muhammad (570–632 e.n.), care a predicat în Peninsula Arabică.
c) Redactat și fixat în forma actuală în secolul al VII-lea, în limba arabă clasică.
📚 Despre volum
a) Împărțit în 114 capitole (sura), organizate în versete (aya).
b) Conține atât pasaje poetice, cât și prescripții juridice, morale și spirituale.
c) Temele variază de la credință și moralitate la istorie, legislație și cosmologie.
d) Considerat inima tradiției show more islamice și sursa principală a legii și culturii musulmane.
🔎 Teme principale
a) Monoteismul absolut: credința într-un singur Dumnezeu atotputernic și milostiv.
b) Revelația și profeția: Muhammad este ultimul dintr-un șir lung de profeți (inclusiv Moise și Iisus).
c) Judecata de Apoi și răsplata pentru faptele bune sau rele.
d) Moralitatea, justiția socială și solidaritatea comunității.
e) Ghidarea vieții zilnice, a ritualurilor și a normelor sociale.
⚖️ Semnificație
a) Una dintre cele mai influente și studiate cărți din istoria umanității.
b) A modelat cultura, știința, filosofia, arta și politica a sute de milioane de oameni de-a lungul secolelor.
c) Rămâne centrul identității religioase și spirituale a lumii islamice.
d) Influența sa se extinde și în dialogul interreligios și în dezbaterile globale contemporane. show less
📖 Despre autor
a) Text considerat revelat, nu atribuit unui autor uman.
b) Transmis Profetului Muhammad (570–632 e.n.), care a predicat în Peninsula Arabică.
c) Redactat și fixat în forma actuală în secolul al VII-lea, în limba arabă clasică.
📚 Despre volum
a) Împărțit în 114 capitole (sura), organizate în versete (aya).
b) Conține atât pasaje poetice, cât și prescripții juridice, morale și spirituale.
c) Temele variază de la credință și moralitate la istorie, legislație și cosmologie.
d) Considerat inima tradiției show more islamice și sursa principală a legii și culturii musulmane.
🔎 Teme principale
a) Monoteismul absolut: credința într-un singur Dumnezeu atotputernic și milostiv.
b) Revelația și profeția: Muhammad este ultimul dintr-un șir lung de profeți (inclusiv Moise și Iisus).
c) Judecata de Apoi și răsplata pentru faptele bune sau rele.
d) Moralitatea, justiția socială și solidaritatea comunității.
e) Ghidarea vieții zilnice, a ritualurilor și a normelor sociale.
⚖️ Semnificație
a) Una dintre cele mai influente și studiate cărți din istoria umanității.
b) A modelat cultura, știința, filosofia, arta și politica a sute de milioane de oameni de-a lungul secolelor.
c) Rămâne centrul identității religioase și spirituale a lumii islamice.
d) Influența sa se extinde și în dialogul interreligios și în dezbaterile globale contemporane. show less
Sep 22, 2025Romanian
THE MEANING OF HOLY QUR'AN
PUBLISHER'S NOTE
Al Hamd ii Allah (Praise be to Allah), this Revised Edition is a culmination
of experiences in the last two decades in publishing translations of the meaning
of the Qur'an in several languages. With the Grace of Allah, amana publications
a subsidiary of Amana Corporation has succeeded in publishing this great work
of the late 'Abdullah Yusuf Al, revised for the first time after his death with the
highest standard of scholarship and authenticity that it deserves.
About eight years ago, the work for this edition began when we started the
selection of the most recognised and authentic available English translation of the
eaning of the Qur'an. The selection committee, comprised of highly reputable
Muslim show more scholars, decided on the work of Abdullah Yüsuf 'AlT and solicited opinions
and criticisms from Islamic institutions and scholars around the world. A number
of committees reviewed all the responses carefully, examined the text meticulously
ated the material and refined the commentaries. The last complete review was
undertaken by, the late Ismail Raji al Faruqi, who was then President of the
International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) in the United States of America
Guided by its own commitment to serve the Qur'an, amana publications
undertook this tremendous task, and in cooperation with the IIIT completed this
honorable work, amana publications and IIIT established an editorial board whose
effort was to implement the final recommendations of the committees and to
concentrate on the manuscript preparation, overall editorial changes, and revisions
in style and format (discussed in the Preface to the Revised Edition). All praise
be to Allah for enabling us to serve the Qur'an by making available this Revised
Edition.
We acknowledge with deep appreciation the efforts of IIIT and all those who
helped produce this monumental work of 'Abdullah Yüsuf AIT. May Allah bless
his soul and reward him generously; wa al Hamd li Allah Rabb al Alamin (All
Praise and Gratitude is due to Allah, the Lord and Sustainer of the Worlds) show less
PUBLISHER'S NOTE
Al Hamd ii Allah (Praise be to Allah), this Revised Edition is a culmination
of experiences in the last two decades in publishing translations of the meaning
of the Qur'an in several languages. With the Grace of Allah, amana publications
a subsidiary of Amana Corporation has succeeded in publishing this great work
of the late 'Abdullah Yusuf Al, revised for the first time after his death with the
highest standard of scholarship and authenticity that it deserves.
About eight years ago, the work for this edition began when we started the
selection of the most recognised and authentic available English translation of the
eaning of the Qur'an. The selection committee, comprised of highly reputable
Muslim show more scholars, decided on the work of Abdullah Yüsuf 'AlT and solicited opinions
and criticisms from Islamic institutions and scholars around the world. A number
of committees reviewed all the responses carefully, examined the text meticulously
ated the material and refined the commentaries. The last complete review was
undertaken by, the late Ismail Raji al Faruqi, who was then President of the
International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) in the United States of America
Guided by its own commitment to serve the Qur'an, amana publications
undertook this tremendous task, and in cooperation with the IIIT completed this
honorable work, amana publications and IIIT established an editorial board whose
effort was to implement the final recommendations of the committees and to
concentrate on the manuscript preparation, overall editorial changes, and revisions
in style and format (discussed in the Preface to the Revised Edition). All praise
be to Allah for enabling us to serve the Qur'an by making available this Revised
Edition.
We acknowledge with deep appreciation the efforts of IIIT and all those who
helped produce this monumental work of 'Abdullah Yüsuf AIT. May Allah bless
his soul and reward him generously; wa al Hamd li Allah Rabb al Alamin (All
Praise and Gratitude is due to Allah, the Lord and Sustainer of the Worlds) show less
Jun 22, 2018Spanish
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- The Holy Qur'an (Abdullah Yusuf Ali ∙ 1934) (Abdullah Yusuf Ali ∙ 1934)
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- القرآن الكريم
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