Toward Islamic English

1982 book by Ismail al-Faruqi

Toward Islamic English (1982) is a book by Ismail al-Faruqi that examines the adaptation of the English language to better convey Islamic concepts, terminology, and meanings. Published as part of the Islamization of Knowledge initiative, the book critiques distortions in transliteration and translation of Arabic-Islamic terms into English and proposes standardized methods to maintain linguistic and conceptual accuracy. It addresses the linguistic needs of English-speaking Muslims and scholars, advocating for a refined lexicon that aligns with Islamic thought while ensuring clarity in religious, academic, and cultural discourse.

Table of Contents

#	Section	Subsections
1	What is Islamic English?	Who Are the Muslim Users of the English Language? The Nature of the Distortion Distortion through Transliteration Distortion through Translation
2	The Needed Rectification in Transliteration	Transliteration of Letters Consonants Vowels Transliteration of Words General Remarks Specific Rules
3	The Needed Rectification in Translation	General Rules List of Islamic Words/Concepts List of Terms/Expressions Relevant to the Islamic Sciences List of Islamic Devotional and Social Terms/Expressions