Arabic-English Dictionary of Quranic Usage (Paperback)

Paperback. The Quran is the living source of all Islamic teaching, and is of singular importance to those interested in Islam and the study of religions. Despite this, there exists a long-felt lack of research tools for English first-language speakers who wish to access the Quran in the original Arabic.The Dictionary of Quranic Usage is the first comprehensive, fully-researched and contextualised Arabic-English dictionary of Quranic usage, compiled in accordance with modern lexicographical methods by scholars who have a lifelong immersion in Quranic Studies. Based on Classical Arabic dictionaries and Quran commentaries, this work also emphasises the role of context in determining the meaning-scatter of each vocabulary item. Illustrative examples from Quranic verses are provided in support of the definitions given for each context in which a particular word occurs, with cross-references to other usages. Frequently occurring grammatical particles are likewise thoroughly explained, insofar as they are used in conveying various nuances of meaning in the text. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …