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Publication details [#11815]
Abdul-Raof, Hussein. 2005. Cultural aspects in Qur'an translation. In Long, Lynne, ed. Translation and religion: holy untranslatable? (Topics in Translation 28). Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. pp. 162–172.
Publication type
Article in jnl/bk
Publication language
English
Abstract
In this article the author argues for the traditional view that the Qur'an defies attempts at translating it. On the basis of a number of examples he claims the liturgical, emotive, and cultural associations of the expressions found in the Qur'an pose the greatest obstacle to a translator.
Source : A. Matthyssen