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The book The Qur’an published by the Oxford University Press is a contemporary English translation of Islam’s greatest literary masterpiece, originally written in Arabic. Unlike other translations, this book is a much easier rendering of the religious text in English. Summary Of The Book Widely acclaimed as the finest piece of Arabic literature, the religious text of Islam is believed to be the words of the Gods by the Muslims. It was believed to have been verbally recited to Muhammad over a period of 23 years. The Quran contains facets of various historical events, reveals the significance of certain events and includes an abundant source of guidance making it one of the richest literary and sacred texts in the world today. The Qur’an HRD Edition Published By The Oxford University Press is an accessible English translation of the most distinguished and imperative literary and religious text of the Islam. Though it has been translated by many writers over the past few years yet, none stands parallel to the modern translation as found in this book. The most unique part of this book is the inclusion of an introductory part, which shares details about what the Quran is, how it came into existence and also shares details about the great Prophet Muhammad. Translation is no easy job, and especially when you need to retain the original essence and meaning of the text. However, in this edition published by the Oxford University Press, the translation of the Quran has been done in the most precise and meticulous manner possible keeping the spirit and power of the original intact. Usage of archaic words and style and cryptic language has been greatly avoided here. For all the non-Muslims and for all those who always had a keen desire to read the Quran, in easy English translation, this book is just the perfect one for them. Not only is the quality of translation great here but, you will travel through all the particulars of the original text of the Quran and in all its original essence. This translated edition can be easily understood by all. Even a first timer can easily grasp its meaning and understand the underlying messages with much ease.