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1.1 Translation of the Qur’an (Tarjamatul-Qur'an)

Islamic Religious Education · Grade 11 · 8 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Meaning of Tarjamatul-Qur'an (translation of the Qur'an)
  • History of translating the Qur'an into other languages
  • Qualities of a translator of the Qur'an
  • Significance of translating the Qur'an into other languages
  • Benefits of translating the Qur'an
  • Challenges of the translation of the Qur'an
  • Ways of addressing challenges in the translation of the Qur'an
  • Appreciating translation in understanding the Qur'anic message

What you will be able to do

  • describe the qualities of a translator of the Qur'an
  • assess the significance of translating the Qur'an into other languages
  • examine the challenges of the translation of the Qur'an
  • appreciate the importance of translating the Qur'an to facilitate understanding of the Qur'anic message

Key questions

“What are the benefits of translating the Qur'an?”

Lessons

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  1. Tarjamatul-Qur'an: translating the Qur'an
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Introduce the translation of the Qur'an, its meaning and the key inquiry question.
  2. History of translating the Qur'an
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Trace how the Qur'an has been translated into other languages over the centuries.
  3. Qualities of a translator of the Qur'an
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Describe the qualities a translator of the Qur'an must have.
  4. Significance of translating the Qur'an
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Assess the significance of translating the Qur'an into other languages.
  5. Benefits of translating the Qur'an
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain the benefits of translating the Qur'an to the reader, to learning and to society.
  6. Challenges of translating the Qur'an
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Examine the challenges faced in translating the Qur'an.
  7. Addressing challenges in translation
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Propose ways of addressing the challenges in translating the Qur'an.
  8. Appreciating translation of the Qur'an
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Appreciate the importance of translation and review the sub-strand.