The Qur'an

“Extremely learned yet accessible, with fascinating insights on virtually every page. Especially useful for those new to the study of Islam, or newly interested in their inherited Islam…Its clarity makes it suitable for undergraduates but its sophistication makes it of interest to graduates as well.”– “Tamara Sonn - Kenan Professor of Humanities at the College of William and Mary, Virginia”“No one has placed the Noble Qur’an more fully in its historical and contemporary context. Esack’s is a user’s guide for all users, and it should enjoy a long shelf life as the most ccessible, and informative, introduction to God’s Word in Arabic.”– “Bruce Lawrence - Nancy and Jeffrey Marcus Professor of Religion, Duke University and author of ‘The”

Farid Esack has an international reputation as a Muslim scholar, speaker, and human rights activist. He has lectured widely on religion and Islamic Studies and also served as a Commissioner for Gender Equality in Nelson Mandela’s government. He is the author of Qur’an, Liberation and Pluralism and On Being a Muslim, and co-editor (with Sarah Chiddy) of Islam and AIDS: Between Scorn, Pity and Justice. He is currently the Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Visiting Professor of Contemporary Islam at Harvard University.