A Comparative Study of Distinguished English Translations concerning the Interpretation of Majāz in the Holy Quran: (Pickthall, Yusuf Ali, Arberry, Dryabadi, Asad, Assami and Kennedy, Hilali and Khan, and Vickar)

The Arabic word majāz stands for non-literal, figurative, and metaphorical speech. This article explores the problems of comprehension that can result due to the inappropriate English translation of a majāz occurring in the Holy Quran in Arabic Language. The study focuses on eight eminent translatio...

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Authors: Zubair, Hafiz Muhammad (Author) ; Munawar, Shamanah (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: De Gruyter, Versita 2015
In: The Journal of Rotterdam Islamic and Social Sciences
Year: 2015, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-19
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