The Quran Beheld - A Quran Translation by Nuh Ha Mim Keller

Many readers who first came to Islam through English translations of the Quran have been perplexed by this work. The unfathomable emotive power, cutting reasoning, sharp relief of contrasts, startling imagery, and perfect precision of the Arabic original astounded listeners in their own tongue. Few are surprised by most translations. They appear out of focus, imprecise, the thread of dialogue is frequently lost for no apparent reason, and they are rarely moving or forceful. The Quran Beheld was named by the translator's discovery that the ancient Islamic curriculum for mastering Quranic sciences lifts the veil from the heavenly masterpiece like walking from a gloomy and silent house into a vibrant spring day outside. Everything fluctuates. A introduction explains why the Quran is still relevant to readers today. During the fifteen years of effort, the translator studied the Quran with a traditional scholar in Jordan, using the time-honored Quranic teaching paradigm and interpretive met