Dictionary of the Holy Quran (English and Arabic Edition) - Hardcover

Abdul Mannan Omar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0963206796 ISBN 13: 9780963206794

Publisher: Noor Foundation International, Inc., 2005

Synopsis

This is the 3rd edition of this valuable historical work ever published.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This one of a kind work is an easy to use dictionary of the Holy Qur’an based on several classical Arabic dictionaries. This dictionary has been widely used in classrooms across the country and is a true ‘must have’ for teachers, students, scholars and anyone interested in studying the Holy Qur’an.

Highlights: 1- Easy to find and understand the real, classical, and root meaning of all Quranic Words.

2- All root-words of the Holy Quran and their derivatives are included.

3- Various shades of meaning are highlighted.

4- Two indexes have been provided: Index #1- The Quranic Words- Each Quranic word is alphabetically arranged according to the Arabic alphabet, with the cross reference to the basic 'root-words'. This is ideal for beginners. Index # 2 - Basic Quranic Root-words- All the Quranic basic 'root-words' arranged according to the Arabic alphabet.

5- The etymology, function, and wherever applicable the abbreviations are given from the most authentic sources available. There are explanatory notes, grammatical comments, and examples in phrase and poetry.

6- Classical Arabic Dictionaries combined in one. Some of the classical dictionaries used: Al-Mufradat fi Gharib Al-Quran by Abdul Qasim al-Husain al-Raghib, Lisan al-Arab by Jamal al-Din Abu al-Fadzl Muhmmad bin Mukarram bin Manzur, Taj al-Arus min Jawahir al Qamus by Muhammad al Murtadza Husaini, The Arabic English Lexicon by Edward W. Lane etc.

7- Contains useful Appendices: Appendix # 1- An Overview of the Dictionary. Appendix # 2- System of Punctuation. Appendix # 3- System of Transliteration of the Arabic Words.

This hard back, DELUXE GIFT EDITION is a must have for anyone interested in understanding the Holy Quran. The excellent paper quality, gold gilding and gold stamping also make this an excellent gift.

About the Author:

Abdul Mannan Omar (son of Maulana Noor Ud Din). (Translator of The Holy Quran; Arabic-English. Editor, Encyclopedia of Islam; 22 volumes)

About this edition

• Publisher: Noor Foundation International, Inc.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0963206796
• ISBN 13: 9780963206794
• Binding: Leather Bound
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1010