Long overdue, I am posting an excerpt on “The Question of Fallen Angels” from the Integrated Encyclopedia of the Qurʾān in response to a relatively amicable debate that occurred during a study circle on the question of the validity of the assertion that Shayṭān wasn’t necessarily an angel but possibly from the Jinn. The argument was… Continue reading The Question of Fallen Angels and the Nature of Iblīs: Was Satan an Angel or of the Jinn?
Category: Quran
Brief Comments on “The Qur’an: The New Translation” by MAS Abdel Haleem
This translation of the meanings of the Qur’an – which I wish the cover articulated clearer instead of just “The Qur’an” in large print – is one of three translations of the Qur’an’s meanings that I use the most. The other two are Ahmad Zaki Hammad and Ali Unal’s translations. I am aware of other… Continue reading Brief Comments on “The Qur’an: The New Translation” by MAS Abdel Haleem
The Gracious Quran: My Preferred Translation of the Quran’s Meanings in English
With the enormous amount of translations of the meanings of the Qur’an available in the market today, it becomes very difficult for the average reader to decide which one to use and which one best suits his/her purpose. While I admittedly have not read through or analyzed all of the translations out there, I have… Continue reading The Gracious Quran: My Preferred Translation of the Quran’s Meanings in English
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