Beyond Literal Meaning: Translation Techniques and Functional Equivalence in the English Translation of Surah Al-Fatihah in the Mushaf Al Jamil
Quranic translation is a complex cross-linguistic and cross-cultural activity that must preserve theological content while retaining the rhetorical beauty of the source text. Surah Al-Fatihah, as the opening chapter recited repeatedly in prayer, poses particular challenges due to its dense meaning within a concise vers...