Those interested in Islamic literature and spirituality are invited to pore over this rigorous and highly polished English translation of the Qur'an, the religion's quintessential text. Two hundred sixty-five titled selections of Qur'anic verse introduce and expand on the document's fundamental themes, and interpretations and commentary by imminent Islamic scholars such as Muhammad Asad and Yusuf Ali provide modern day readers with a historical context for understanding the important religious classic.
About the Author --
Kabir Helminski, PhD, is an internationally known Islamic scholar, translator, and poet. He is the author of The Knowing Heart, Living Presence, and The Pocket Rumi. He lives in Santa Cruz, California.