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Dictionary of the Holy Quran, Arabic - English
This one of a kind work is an easy to use dictionary of the Holy Quran based on several classical Arabic dictionaries. This dictionary has been widely used in classrooms across the country and is a true must have for teachers, students, scholars and anyone interested in studying the Holy Quran. Highlights: 1- Easy to find and understand the real, classical, and root meaning of all Quranic Words. 2- All root-words of the Holy Quran and their derivatives are included. 3- Various shades of meaning are highlighted. 4- Two indexes have been provided: Index #1- The Quranic Words- Each Quranic word is alphabetically arranged according to the Arabic alphabet, with the cross reference to the basic 'root-words'. This is ideal for beginners. Index # 2 - Basic Quranic Root-words- All the Quranic basic 'root-words' arranged according to the Arabic alphabet. 5- The etymology, function, and wherever applicable the abbreviations are given from the most authentic sources available. There are explanatory notes, grammatical comments, and examples in phrase and poetry. 6- Classical Arabic Dictionaries combined in one. Some of the classical dictionaries used: Al-Mufradat fi Gharib Al-Quran by Abdul Qasim al-Husain al-Raghib, Lisan al-Arab by Jamal al-Din Abu al-Fadzl Muhmmad bin Mukarram bin Manzur, Taj al-Arus min Jawahir al Qamus by Muhammad al Murtadza Husaini, The Arabic English Lexicon by Edward W. Lane etc. 7- Contains useful Appendices: Appendix # 1- An Overview of the Dictionary. Appendix # 2- System of Punctuation. Appendix # 3- System of Transliteration of the Arabic Words. This PAPERBACK EDITION is a must have for anyone interested in understanding the Holy Quran. The excellent paper quality makes it an excellent gift.