Prof. Dr Stefan Teofanov has converted to Islam
after translating the Quran into the Bulgarian
language.
BulgWorld Bulletin / News Desk
A Classical Arabic Studies lecturer has
converted to Islam after studying and
translating the Holy Quran to the
Bulgarian language.
Prof. Dr Svetan Teofanov, works in the
Department of Classic Arabic Literature at
the Sofia University, giving lectures in
Koran and Quranic exegesis. He has until
now several published books as well as
publishing as a Quran interpretation. Prof.
Teofanov has finished his specialisation
doctorate at the Oxford Centre for Islamic
Studies as well as second doctorate at the
Moscow Oriental Studies Institute.
As part of the specialisation work, Dr
Teofanov said, "Many yeears ago, on the
request of the state-owned publishing
house, I began to translate the Holy
Koran. This was the socialist period.
Rather it being service to the Muslims,
this was more concerned with
assimilation policies in regards to Turkey.
Shortly after the work began there was
the democratic transition in 1989, the
state publishing house went bankrupt, the
Bulgarian translation of the Holy Quran
was not published in that year. However,
I continued to work on the translation of
the Holy Koran and this is where my life
changed. I began to better understand our
exalted book and wanted it from my
heart. "
Converting to Islam opens doors
Dr Teofanov who has continued to teach
focusing on the Arabic language at the
university has said that it has led to many
doors opening for him. Regarding this, he
said, "Trofanov on advancing the interest
of the Arabic language in academic life
once it has opened many other doors. In
point-related Teofanov told the following:
"When I started working I was looking
through the eyes as if it was an ordinary
book. Over time time I began to
understand the Qur'an and with a deeper
meaning from texts. In college I read the
Koran interpretation and meaning, but
felt their sincerity, while I was completing
the actual translation. My journey defying
the Quran took too long but at the end of
the road and I have accepted Islam and I
am now a Muslim. "
Researching, translating and publishing
continuously, Teofanov also said that "At
first I translated the pagan Arab poetry. I
studied medieval Arabic literature. We
also have a new book published, called
"The Phenomenology of the Prophet". This
book is based on the old bible. I
examined the effect of important religious
figures in the Middle East and I have
discussed the phenomenon. This was a
serious academic study. The book has
generated alot of interest. It was chosen
as the best book for the month of
October. There is a growing interest in
religion, and religious differences".

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