Toorawa, Shawkat M.
The Devotional Qur'an: Beloved Surahs and Verses
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300271942
- author:
- Toorawa, Shawkat M.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.5 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, Subjects & Themes, Inspirational & Religious,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Devotional Qur'an: Beloved Surahs and Verses is a beautifully curated collection of core Qur'anic passages cherished by Muslims worldwide. This English translation presents a powerful distillation of the recitational tradition at the heart of Muslim faith and practice. Shawkat M. Toorawa's translations focus on rhythm, assonance, and end rhyme, while also capturing the musicality and emotional force of the original Arabic. The selections are organized according to devotional use, providing insight into the place and role of each surah, verse, or passage in Muslim devotion. This book is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in the Qur'an's aesthetic qualities and its significance in Muslim devotion.
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