On Polish Translations of the Sura Al-Fātiḥa Cover Image

O przekładach sury Al-Fātiḥa na język polski
On Polish Translations of the Sura Al-Fātiḥa

Author(s): Marek M. Dziekan
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theology and Religion
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Orientalistyczne
Keywords: Polish translations; Qur'an; Islam

Summary/Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of Polish translations of the first sura of the Quran, Al-Fātiḥa (“The Opening sura”). The analysis covers 14 translations from the years 1830-2018, both direct translations from Arabic, as indirect – from English, French, Russian and German. The analysis focuses especially on some particular words and expressions, notably Basmala and Allāh. The analysis is preceded by a short introduction describing the role of Al-Fātiḥa in Muslim faith and every day life.

  • Issue Year: 273/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 3-20
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English, Polish
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