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Abdel Haleem , OBE , FCIL , is Professor of Islamic Studies at SOAS, University of London in London , England , and editor of the Journal of Qur'anic Studies .1Born in Egypt , Abdel Haleem learned the Qur'an by heart during his childhood, and is now a hafiz . In 2004, Oxford University Press published his translation of the Qur'an into English . He has also published several other works in this field. Abdel Haleem claims to abide by the Qur'an and authentic prophetic teachings as a practising Muslim. He argued, for example, that British Muslims , until they gave up their citizenship or permit to live in United Kingdom , could not fight against British forces in the Afghanistan conflict . Abdel Haleem was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen 's 2008 Birthday Honours , in recognition of his services to Arabic culture, literature and to inter-faith understanding.2
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Abdel Haleem , OBE is Professor of Islamic Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London , England ; and editor of the Journal of Qur'anic Studies . Born in Egypt , he learned the Qur'an by heart during childhood, and is a hafiz . In 2004, Oxford University Press published his translation of the Qur'an into English . He has also published several other works in this field. Whilst maintaining his own Muslim faith, Abdel Haleem is a moderate, arguing for example that British Muslims fighting against British forces in the Afghanistan conflict are violating the instructions of the Qur'an. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours. Professor Abdel Haleem was recognized for his services to Arabic culture and literature and to inter-faith understanding. Abdel Haleem; Address by Professor David Ford Khaleel Mohammed : Assessing English Translations of the Qur'an : "as a believer, he writes..." BBC News: 'UK Muslims must obey UK law' "No. 58729" . The London Gazette ( invalid |supp= ( help ) ). 14 June 2008. SOAS: SOAS academic awarded an OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
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Abdel Haleem , OBE , is Professor of Islamic Studies at SOAS, University of London in London , England , and editor of the Journal of Qur'anic Studies .Born in Egypt , Abdel Haleem learned the Qur'an by heart during his childhood, and is now a hafiz . In 2004, Oxford University Press published his translation of the Qur'an into English . He has also published several other works in this field. Abdel Haleem claims to abide by the Qur'an and authentic prophetic teachings as a practicing Muslim.He argued, for example, that British Muslims , until they gave up their citizenship or permit to live in United Kingdom , could not fight against British forces in the Afghanistan conflict .Abdel Haleem was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen 's 2008 Birthday Honours. in recognition of his services to Arabic culture, literature and to inter-faith understanding. Abdel Haleem; Address by Professor David Ford Khaleel Mohammed : Assessing English Translations of the Qur'an : "as a believer, he writes..." BBC News: 'UK Muslims must obey UK law' "No. 58729" . The London Gazette ( invalid |supp= ( help ) ). 14 June 2008. SOAS: SOAS academic awarded an OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
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Abdel Haleem ( , born 1930), OBE , FCIL , is an Egyptian Islamic studies scholar and the King Fahd Professor of Islamic Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies , University of London (SOAS) in London , England .He is the editor of the Journal of Qur'anic Studies .SOAS Staff: Muhammad Abdel Haleem "Promoting Inter-Faith Understanding Worldwide through an Accessible Translation of the Qur'an (Muhammad Abdel Haleem)" . impact.ref.ac.uk .
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Abdel Haleem ( Arabic : محمد عبد الحليم سعيد , 95–96), OBE , FCIL , is an Egyptian Islamic studies scholar and the King Fahd Professor of Islamic Studies at the SOAS University of London in London , England . He is the editor of the Journal of Qur'anic Studies . SOAS Staff: Muhammad Abdel Haleem "Promoting Inter-Faith Understanding Worldwide through an Accessible Translation of the Qur'an (Muhammad Abdel Haleem)" . impact.ref.ac.uk .
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “professor of islamic studies at the school of oriental and african studies in london”. Today it says “egyptian islamic studies scholar and the king fahd professor of islamic studies at the soas university of londo”. Read the current article and compare.
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professor of islamic studies at the school of oriental and african studies in london
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egyptian islamic studies scholar and the king fahd professor of islamic studies at the soas university of londo
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