Deeper understanding through original writing.
Maqaleed brings important books written in Arabic and other languages to readers in Pakistan through faithful, fluent and accessible Urdu translation.
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Our Books
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Understanding history, identity, society and contemporary issues requires access to substantial writing. Maqaleed works to make that access possible in Urdu.
We select works for the significance of their subject, their context and the experience they contain. Our purpose is to help readers access the complete work, understand the author’s perspective and form their own considered views through reading.
Our Current Progress
Our goal
- Two Urdu translations completed
- A third translation in progress
- At least 10 completed translations by the end of 2027
Informed understanding begins with reading the full account.
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