Pickthall, Marmaduke
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The Holy Qur'an is believed by Muslims to be the word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (SAW), and is considered the supreme authority in Islam
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. It serves as a comprehensive guidebook for the religion, providing guidance on beliefs, rituals, ethics, and laws. The Qur'an is highly regarded as a literary masterpiece in Arabic and is recognized as the most influential book in literary history.
The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'an (Annotated) is a translation of the Qur'an by Marmaduke Pickthall, completed during a two-year sabbatical in 1928. Pickthall acknowledged the challenge of translating Arabic to English, but he considered it his greatest achievement. This translation was the first by a Muslim whose native language was English and is still highly popular. The message of the Qur'an is for all people, regardless of their background, and this translation is easily accessible to all.
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