The Qur'an is the living source of all Islamic teaching, and is of
singular importance to those interested in Islam and the study of
religions. Despite this, there exists a long-felt lack of research tools
for English first-language speakers who wish to access the Qur'an in
the original Arabic.
The Dictionary of Qur'anic Usage is the first comprehensive,
fully-researched and contextualised Arabic-English dictionary of
Qur'anic usage, compiled in accordance with modern lexicographical
methods by scholars who have a lifelong immersion in Qur'anic Studies.
Based on Classical Arabic dictionaries and Qur'an commentaries, this
work also emphasises the role of context in determining the
meaning-scatter of each vocabulary item. Illustrative examples from
Qur'anic verses are provided in support of the definitions given for
each context in which a particular word occurs, with cross-references to
other usages. Frequently occurring grammatical particles are likewise
thoroughly explained, insofar as they are used in conveying various
nuances of meaning in the text.
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