An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world. With an introduction by its general editor, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, here is a nearly 2,000-page, continuous discussion of the entire Quran that provides a comprehensive picture of how this sacred work has been read by Muslims for over 1,400 years. (Quran 39:69) You have returned from the lesser jihad to the greater jihad. Showing 1–20 of 24 results. With an introduction by its general editor, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, here is a nearly 2,000-page, continuous discussion of the entire Quran that provides a comprehensive picture of how this sacred work has been read by Muslims for over 1,400 years. I bought this book because I wanted to explore the Quran and to find out what it actually says and I wanted to find a Quran with easy to understand commentary, so when I came across a description of this book I decided to purchase it. I am not a Muslim so this review is from the perspective of a student of the Islamic world view. “In our post-9/11 world, the Quran is becoming a more public document in the West than it has ever been throughout its history. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Included with a Kindle Unlimited membership. An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world. For example, Islamic scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr referred to the Quran as “the verbatim Word of God in Islam.” 2 Consequently, it is claimed, “no translation has been able or ever will be able to render the full meaning and ‘presence’ of the text.” 3 Pickthall announced in the preface to his translation of the Quran… I am a Christian. The Garden of Truth: The Vision and Promise of Sufism, Islam's Mystical Tradition. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2018. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Renowned Muslim and Islamic scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr and a team of editors provide a window into how the Quran has been understood by Muslims through the centuries. There were (and still are) so many gaps in my knowledge. I bought a couple more translations before finding this gem of a book. In the current historical moment, this means acts of violence and cruelty in the name of one of the world’s great religions. I would just ignore them. With an introduction by its general editor, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, here is a nearly 2,000-page, continuous discussion of the entire Quran that provides a comprehensive picture of how this sacred work has been read by Muslims for over 1,400 years. Tajweed Qur'an (Whole Quran, With Meaning Translation and Transliteration in English) (Arabic and English) - Assorted colors, The Qur'an: English translation and Parallel Arabic text, The Sacred Path to Islam: A Guide to Seeking Allah (God) & Building a Relationship, The Holy Qur'an with English Translation and Commentary (English and Arabic Edition), Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources, Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam, The Story of the Qur'an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2017. I love it Alhamdulillah. Something went wrong. The Study Quran is a historic and groundbreaking work, produced by a distinguished team of Islamic studies scholars led by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, which offers: A new English translation of the Quran that is accurate, accessible, and reliable in how it renders this sacred text. In our careful reading of the commentary by Seyyed Hossein Nasr and associates, we believe that we have done justice to the traditional commentaries. The publisher has supplied this book in DRM Free form with digital watermarking. A Young Muslim’s Guide to the Modern World. Drawn from a wide range of traditional Islamic commentaries, including Sunni and Shia sources, and from legal, theological, and mystical texts, The Study Quran conveys the enduring spiritual power of the Quran and offers a thorough scholarly understanding of this holy text. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018. 0. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I decided to look for a new Quran because my previous translation's tafsir was so onerous and verbose, it was tiring to read. It turned out to be exactly what I had hoped it would be. He has written works in Persian, English, French, Arabic and Indonesian. Born in Tehran, raised from the age of twelve in the United States, and a graduate of MIT and Harvard University, Nasr is well qualified to explain Islam to a Western audience. I would estimate that I probably spent 1,200 hours going through the entire text, which included reading all of the verses of the Quran, as well as the commentary, which summarizes classical and modern views on each verse. The purpose of the Seyyed Hossein Nasr Foundation is to propagate traditional teachings, in general, and the various facets of traditional Islam and other religions, in particular. I also found the Study Quran to be incredible because it shed a lot of light on various pieces of biographical information regarding the Prophet (PBUH), and also historical circumstances surrounding certain verses, as well as the Prophet’s own views (or the views of his companions) regarding certain verses (e.g. The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary is a 2015 English-language edition of the Quran edited by Seyyed Hossein Nasr and published by HarperOne. The Study Quran pointed out connections between such verses so that I could reference them live while going through a particular verse. Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2017. The pages, a tad thin, but as Simone interested in Islam in a very big way, I find this wonderful tome to be very helpful. There's always been some things in it that I did not know exactly what it was referring to, and I'm so happy to see something written that gives opinions as to what the scholars think and feels the meaning to be. He appears frequently on Meet the Press, as well as other national news shows. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. See details. Spiritually located in the perennial philosophy, traditional teachings are reflected not only in religious teachings but also in philosophy, the sciences and arts. The Spiritual Significance of Jihad. Ultimately, this has the potential to validate misunderstanding as easily as it affords insight into the meaning of the text for Muslims. The Study Quran is a historic and groundbreaking work, produced by a distinguished team of Islamic studies scholars led by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, which offers: A new English translation of the Quran that is accurate, accessible, and reliable in how it renders this sacred text The Study Quran is a historic and groundbreaking work, produced by a distinguished team of Islamic studies scholars led by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, which offers: A new English translation of the Quran that is accurate, accessible, and reliable in how it renders this sacred text Seyyed Hossein Nasr. Unable to add item to List. It is very well written, providing ample historical context to each chapter and set of verses along with well-researched interpretations. Listed below are most of Nasr's works in English (in chronological order), including translations, edited volumes, and Festschriften in his honor: This painstaking work will do much to enlighten and inform the reading strategies of all who seek to understand the Holy Writ of Islam, especially as it relates to the beliefs and practices of Muslims.”—Sherman A. Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture at the University of Southern California, “A monument of religious literature in its own right, The Study Quran presents the sacred text in a meticulous new English rendering. But it presents a fairly liberal approach and is much preferable to Salafi and Wahhabi translations. Seyyed Hossein Nasr (Persian: سید حسین نصر, born April 7, 1933) is an Iranian professor emeritus of Islamic studies at George Washington University, and an Islamic … 41 traditional commentaries quoted by Seyyed Hossein Nasr. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Add to wishlist. It was recommended by Hafizulla Sufi, and I am truly grateful to have purchased the study guide. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2017. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. To read this ebook on a mobile device (phone or tablet) you'll need to install one of these free apps: To download and read this eBook on a PC or Mac: The publisher has set limits on how much of this ebook you may print or copy. Just as one example, there are certain verses in the Quran that are connected, but are not close to each other sequentially. I am a Muslim convert and I have been reading the Quran in excess of thirty years now. The Study Quran provides a service never before available to readers of English: a scholarly yet accessible resource where one can quickly and easily explore how Muslims have interpreted the Quran through the centuries to the present day. Like fundamentalists of every flavor, radical Islamists come to their wars of ideas armed with proof-texts—those decontextualized bits of scripture that can be strung together in chains to justify whatever one happens to believe. Nasr is the author of over fifty books and five hundred articles (a number of which can be found in the journal, Studies in Comparative Religion) on topics such as Traditionalist metaphysics, Islamic science, religion and the environment, Sufism, and Islamic philosophy. Author of over fifty books, Professor Nasr is a well-known and highly respected intellectual figure both in the West and in the Islamic world. Add to cart. Download: The Study Quran, Written by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Publisher by Harper Collins, Release: 17 November 2015, Length: 2048 pages, Category: Religion / Islam / … Seyyed Hossein Nasr ₨ 1,099. If you’re using a PC or Mac you can read this ebook online in a web browser, without downloading anything or installing software. Published only three years or so ago it has been translated and edited under the supervision of the great Hussein Nasr. Here is the list of 41 commentaries: AF Abu’l-Futuh Husayn Ibn Ali al-Razi (d. 525/1131), Rawh al-jinan wa ruh al-janan With an introduction by its general editor, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, here is a nearly 2,000-page, continuous discussion of the entire Quran that provides a comprehensive picture of how this sacred work has been read by Muslims for over 1,400 years. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The Study Quran: A New Translation with Notes and Commentary Please try again. 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