This classic English translation of the Islamic holy book, The Koran, is a must-have for anyone interested in understanding the origins and beliefs of Islam. Originally published in 1734, George Sale's translation of The Koran is still considered one of the best and most influential translations in English. This edition contains Sale's original footnotes and introduction, as well as an index of chapters and an index of persons. It is an essential volume for any serious student of religion or Islamic culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.