Reading the Qur'an

Structure, Coherence and Rhetorical Features

By: Muhammad Abdel Haleem

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Paperback | 15 October 2026

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The Qurâan is a multifaceted text that can be challenging, especially for non-Arabic speakers relying solely on English translations.

This book unlocks the rhetorical devices, structural features and stylistic choices that the Qurâan employs and which are so vital to its meaning. While some of these subjects form an important part of the Arabic Qurâanic Studies curriculum - and are prioritised in schools and universities in the Arab world - they continue to puzzle some readers of the Qurâan in English translation.

This is the eagerly-awaited final instalment of Professor Abdel Haleemâs IB Tauris trilogy on the Qur'an. It is unique in combining linguistic analysis, literary appreciation and relevance to contemporary issues: an essential companion for students and general readers studying the Qurâan, whether in English or in Arabic

The book is divided into three parts:

· Part One âThe Importance of Contextâ explains why context (siyaq) is vital when quoting from and interpreting the text.
· Part Two âThe Structure of the Sura: Seeing the Unityâ uses case studies to demonstrate how the structures of the suras in the Qur'an are central to their meaning.
· Part Three âRhetorical and Stylistic Featuresâ highlights the contribution of such features to the persuasive impact of the Qurâanic text.

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