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Waraq · ورق

Waraq is an independent Islamic texts imprint publishing bilingual critical editions and translations of classical Arabic works — read online for free, with PDF and print editions available to purchase.

The name waraq (ورق) — meaning leaf, paper, folio — reflects the project's commitment to the written word as the vehicle of Islamic intellectual tradition.

Editorial Approach

Bilingual Format

Arabic text and English translation presented side by side in matched units, allowing readers to move between the original and the translation naturally.

Transliteration

All romanizations follow the IJMES standard (International Journal of Middle East Studies). The tāʾ marbūṭa is rendered as a in isolation and at in the construct state.

Access

All texts are free to read online. PDF editions are available for purchase and include the complete bilingual text formatted for digital reading and print. Physical editions are published through Amazon KDP.

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