The Kingdom and the Qur’an
Translating the Holy Book of Islam in Saudi Arabia
Abstract
This book presents a detailed analysis of the translation of the Qur’an in Saudi Arabia, the most important global actor in the promotion, production and dissemination of Qur’an translations.
From the first attempts at translation in the mid-twentieth century to more recent state-driven efforts concerned with international impact, The Kingdom and the Qur’an adeptly elucidates the link between contemporary Islamic theology and the advent of modern print culture. It investigates this critical juncture in both Middle Eastern political history and the intellectual evolution of the Muslim world, interweaving literary, socio-historical, and socio-anthropological threads to depict the intricate backdrop of the Saudi ‘Qur'an translation movement’.
Mykhaylo Yakubovych provides a comprehensive historical overview of the debates surrounding the translatability of the Qur'an, as well as exploring the impact of the burgeoning translation and dissemination of the holy book upon Wahhabi and Salafi interpretations of Islam. Backed by meticulous research and drawing on a wealth of sources, this work illuminates an essential facet of global Islamic culture and scholarly discourse.
Keywords
Qur'an translation;Saudi Arabia;Islamic theology;Modern print culture;Middle Eastern political history;Translation studiesDOI
10.11647/OBP.0381ISBN
9781805111764, 9781805111771, 9781805111795, 9781805111818, 9781805111801, 9781805111788Publisher
Open Book PublishersPublisher website
https://www.openbookpublishers.com/Publication date and place
Cambridge, 2024Series
The Global Qur'an, 2Classification
History of religion
Social groups: religious groups and communities
Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups
Saudi Arabia