Organizing Institution: Muslim Litfest Birmingham
Contact email: [email protected]
Start Date: November 5, 2023 (3:30pm)
End Date: November 5, 2023 (4:30pm)
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/muslimlitfest/1042344?
Birmingham City University – Birmingham – United Kingdom
Join us for an enlightening lecture by Tahir Kiani, a seasoned translator, as he discusses the intricacies of translating the Qur’an into modern English. With his recent work, “The Easy Qur’an,” he addresses the formidable challenges of rendering classical Arabic into contemporary English in a world marked by declining literacy and the rise of social media and chat language.
During this talk, Kiani will explore the complexities of preserving the spiritual and linguistic richness of the Qur’an while making it accessible to a modern, diverse audience. He will shed light on the potential pitfalls of translation, exploring how the essence and nuances of the original text can be maintained.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the art of translating sacred texts and the relevance of these translations in the digital age. Kiani’s extensive experience in this field promises an engaging and informative discussion.
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Tahir Mahmood Kiani is a graduate in Law and Islamic Law. He teaches classical Arabic Grammar and the Islamic Sciences, writes and lectures on various topics, as well as translating from Urdu and classical Arabic into English. He recently published The Easy Qur’an with Ta-Ha Publishers.
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