Muhammad Abdel-Haleem

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Muhammad A. S. Abdel Haleem is Professor of Islamic Studies at the secular School of Oriental and African Studies,[1] and editor of the Journal of Qur'anic Studies.[2] Born in Egypt, he learned the Qur'an by heart during childhood, and is a hafiz.[3][4] In 2004, Oxford University Press published his translation of the Qur'an into English. He has also published several other works in this field.[1]

Whilst maintaining his own Muslim faith,[5] Abdel Haleem is a moderate, arguing for example that British Muslims fighting against British forces in the Afghanistan conflict are violating the instructions of the Qur'an.[6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b SOAS Staff: Muhammad Abdel Haleem
  2. ^ Edinburgh University Press: Journal of Qur'anic Studies Editorial Board
  3. ^ Oxford University Press: The Qur'an: Translated by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem
  4. ^ David F. Ford: The Launch of The Qur'an: A New Translation by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem; Address by Professor David Ford
  5. ^ Khaleel Mohammed: Assessing English Translations of the Qur'an: "as a believer, he writes..."
  6. ^ BBC News: 'UK Muslims must obey UK law'


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