Quran: The Final Testament (Authorized English Version) With Arabic Text (English, Arabic and Arabic Edition) - Softcover

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9781881893035: Quran: The Final Testament (Authorized English Version) With Arabic Text (English, Arabic and Arabic Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1881893030 ISBN 13: 9781881893035

Publisher: Universal Unity, 2000

This English translation of the Quran with parallel Arabic text is the most comprehensive and precise translation available. It is written in clear, concise, and easy to understand English with extensive explanatory footnotes and appendices. The original Arabic text was analyzed by the computer and its intricate mathematical composition was gradually decoded. This book has been called the final word in contemporary religious reading. It ties together all the loose ends created by theories of recent years and truly answers the questions that have puzzled us for centuries. How do we know God exists? If God exists, what religion provides the best avenues to know Him? Where do we go after this life on earth? What is the purpose of our creation? How do we fit all the pieces of this puzzle of life together to make sense and bring happiness to our lives and to those of our loved ones? The Final Testament is a must reading for anyone seeking to make their lives complete i! ! n an emotional and philosophical sense, who needs to answer life's hardest questions before they can achieve the inner tranquility that is so vital to one's existence. This book can be read aloud and enjoyed by many or privately pondered to create an incredible feeling of inner harmony.

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About the Author:

Dr. Rashad Khalifa was a well known author and scholar of the Quran. He was a Ph.D. chemist on the roster of technical assistance experts of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). His articles have appeared in the Scientific American, Quarterly Review of the Canadian Council of the Study of Religion, and several popular magazines in the Middle East, notably Egypt's Akher Saa. Unlike many other translators of the Quran, Dr. Khalifa was a native speaker of Arabic, which contributes to the clarity and accuracy of his translation.

Review:

"like most Americans, I have had only a passing interest in the affairs of the rest of the world. It was with great pleasure then, that I was to discover a delightful new translation of one of the major scriptures of the world, the Quran. Reading, at last, a good translation of the major holy book of the religion has opened many new windows of understanding for me. Unlike the best known translations of this book, this new volume was translated from Arabic by a native speaker of the language. Dr. Rashad Khalifa was born in Egypt and educated in this country. His command of both Arabic and English is impressive, and results in a clear, powerful and modern translation. His footnotes, introductory material and appendices are invaluable in gaining a deep understanding of Islam and its position in today's world." -- Allen Vacas

"the final word in contemporary religious reading" -- O.W. Smith, literary critic

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