The effect of religious and cultural background in the translation of quranicterms:some French translation samples of astronomical terms in the Holy Quran

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Translation choices are significantly impacted by the translator's religious and cultural background, altering term meanings.
Culturally distant translators may convey meanings poorly, resulting in legal and interpretative shifts in the target language.
Linguistic and extra-linguistic knowledge is crucial for accurate translations of Quranic terms, requiring deep context awareness.
Utilizing Islamic exegesis can help convey the nuanced meanings behind Quranic terms, preserving their original significance.

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This analysis uncovers how cultural background influences the translation of Quranic terms, suggesting potential shifts in meaning.

عصام بادني (2025) studied this question.

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