Why did Thomas Jefferson own a copy of the Quran ?

In the 1700s, American statesman Thomas Jefferson purchased a copy of the Quran. Historical records suggest that the third President of the US bought the book as a law student while others say he studied it to better understand his Muslim enemies in North Africa.

The earliest direct English translation of the Quran was done to argue against Islam

British lawyer George Sale was the first man to conduct a direct English translation of the Quran. His 1733 translation contained notes and an interpretation of Muslims’ manners and laws.

A book documenting corsair raids from Salé and Algiers on Iceland

Diaspo #370 : Moroccan mother brings Peppa Pig to life in Darija for kids abroad

Hajar Tanjaoui, a Moroccan mother in Germany, began translating and dubbing Peppa Pig episodes into Darija to help her children and other Moroccan kids abroad learn Darija.

Morocco to translate Quran interpretations into Amazigh

Translated from Dutch, Rahma El Mouden's inspiring book available in Arabic

Outrage as King Fahd School of Translation labels Amazigh a «foreign language»

The King Fahd School of Translation ignited controversy by labeling Amazigh a «foreign language» in a recent announcement for a new program/course. This move angered many activists, especially considering Amazigh became Morocco's official language alongside Arabic in 2011.

«A Girl in a Blue Shirt», the first Israeli novel to be translated into Arabic in Morocco

Asma Lamrabet releases her book «Women and Men in the Qur’ān» in the United States