The Qur'an : A New Translation (Dr. Thomas Cleary) ORIGINAL 2ND EDITION, OUT OF PRINT, VERY RARE NEW CONDITION BUT DENTED IN CORNER - LIMITED COPIES
Description
ISBN: 192969444X
Author: Dr. Thomas Cleary (translator)
Publisher: Starlatch Press (July 2004)
Pages: 301 Binding: Paperback
Description from the publisher:
THIS IS A BRAND NEW BOOK, HOWEVER, THE CORNER HAS BEEN DROPPED OR HIT, CAUSING A ~2.5" DENT IN THE CORNER WHICH AFFECTS ALL PAGES IN THE BOOK INCLUDING THE COVER.
Thomas Cleary holds a Ph.D. in East Asian languages and civilizations from Harvard University. He is the translator of many works including The Art of War, Awakening to the Tao, The Book of Five Rings, and The Wisdom of the Prophet: The Sayings of Muhammad.
Book Description
This is a new and complete (English only) translation of the Qur'an-the Muslim scripture-by one of the premier translators of religious texts in the world. The meanings of this sacred text are rendered into the English language with subtle touches of poetry, allowing for the opportunity to fully understand the spirit and soul of the Qur'an. This direct and timely rendition is an essential source for the modern seeker.
Sura 3: Al 'Imran (verses 190-200)
Surely in the creationof the heavens and the earth,and the alternation of night and day,are signs for people of understanding—those who remember Godwhile standing, sitting, and on their sides,contemplating the creationof the heavens and the earth:
“Our Lord! You did not create this in vain!Glory to You! Keep us, then,from the torment of the fire!“Our Lord, whomever You cause to enter the fireYou have disgraced;and there are no saviorsfor the unjust.“Our Lord, we have indeed heardsomeone calling, inviting us to faith—‘Believe in your Lord'—and we believed.So forgive us our sins, our Lord,and efface our evils;and take our souls with the just.“And grant us what You promised us,our Lord, according to Your messengers;and do not disgrace us on the day of resurrection.For You surely do not break a promise.”
And their Lord answered them,“I am never unmindful of the workof a worker among you, male or female.You are from each other.So for those who emigratedor were driven from their homesor suffered harm for My sake,or fought or were killed,I will efface their evilsand admit them to gardensbelow which rivers flow,as a reward from the presence of God.And the finest rewardis in the presence of God.”
Do not let the luckof atheists in the landdeceive and seduce you.It is a little convenience;then their abode is hell.And what a miserable bed!But for those who are consciousof their Lordthere are gardens below which rivers flow,wherein they will abide,a gift from the presence of God.And what is in the presence of Godis best for the just.And surely there are thoseamong the people of scripturewho believe in God,and in what was revealed to you,and what was revealed to them,humble toward God:they do not sell the signs of Godfor a petty price.They have their reward,in the presence of their Lord.For God is quick in accounting.
O believers, be constant,excel in patience, and be firm.Be conscious of God,so that you may thrive.