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THE
GRACIOUS
�URAN
AMODERN-PHRASED INTERPRETATION IN ENGLISH
ALSO BY
DR. AHMAD ZAKI HAMMAD +
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The Gracious Quran
A Modern-Phrased Interpretation in English c== Deluxe Edition � + Volume One + The Complete English Text ofthe Translation; Annotated Names ofSurahs; and Substantive Indexes +
Volume Two
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The Arabic Text ofthe Quran; Comprehensive Introduction to the Gracious Quran (Arabic
&
English)
and General N ates and Background Essays
Other T-Vorks
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The Opening to the Quran
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Commentary & Vocabulary Reference of al-Fiitiba +
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Lasting Prayers
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of the Quran & the Prophet Muhammad �
One God: The Everlasting Refuge
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Commentaiy & Vocabulary Reference of S1"rat al-Ikhlas +
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Father of the Flame
Commentary & Vocabulary Reference of Surat al-Masad +
The Fairest of Stories
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The Life Story of Joseph Son ofJacob in the Quran: An Interlinear Commentary on Surat Yusuf +
Mary: The Chosen Woman
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T11e Mother of Jesus in the Quran: An Interlinear Commentary on Surat Maryam +
Understanding]uristic Di fferences
+
A Primer on the Science of al-Khilafal-Fiqhi In Light of the Shan�ah Sources +
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With the exception of the main text of the translation itself, nearly every mention of the name of Prophet Mu]:iammad
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and grant him peace," a prayer of endearment reflecting Muslim veneration for the Prophet:�- The Arabic Prayer
also may appear after the names of other prophets (as well as Angel Gabriel
meaning "peace be upon him," an expression of Muslim love and esteem for each of them.
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Highly exalted is He, and most high The One to whom belongs absolute power and majesty God bless him and grant hi1n peace Peace be upon him Peace be upon her Peace be upon them (plural, masculine) God be pleased with him God be pleased with her
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QURANIC CITATION NOTE References to the Quran's verses in this book are cited following an established system: "Surah" (Quran Chapter) name; "Comma"; "Number" of Surah; "Colon"; "Number" of verse. For example, the third
verse of the Quran' s fi rst surah (or chapter) is cited as Surat Al-Fatibah, 1:3.
BRACKET NOTE Within some translated texts are half brackets
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