نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشیار، گروه زبان و ادبیات فارسی، دانشکده علوم انسانی، دانشگاه بوعلی سینا، همدان، ایران
2 استادیار، گروه زبان و ادبیات عربی، دانشکده علوم انسانی، دانشگاه بوعلی سینا، همدان، ایران
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Tahera Qutbuddin’s English translation of Nahj ul-Balagha marks a turning point in the translation history of this seminal work and sets a new standard for rendering classical Islamic texts. Unlike previous efforts, which largely relied on non-critical editions, this project is based on an Arabic text critically edited by the translator herself. With a distinctly academic skopos, the work transforms Nahj ul-Balagha from a primarily intra-religious text into a globally accessible research resource. The linguistic success of this translation lies in achieving functional equivalence—where the rhythm, tone, and emotional power of Imam Ali’s (a.s.) words are revived for the English reader through the recreation of parallel structures and precise lexical choices, while avoiding the softening of the original’s striking metaphors. At the conceptual level, the translation provides a comprehensive scholarly apparatus of analytical footnotes that clarify historical references and theological concepts, while also uncovering intertextual connections with the Qur’an. This enables a profound understanding of the text’s foundational ideas and situates them in dialogue with contemporary human concerns. Thus, this outstanding translation serves as a powerful tool for advancing Shi‘i studies in Western academic circles. By presenting an intellectual and eloquent portrait of Islamic thought, it challenges the often-reductionist discourses on Islam.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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