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Sadok Mazigh
الصادق مازيغ
(Known as "Sadok Mazigh")
Poet, Scholar, Translator of the Holy Quran into French, Diplomat
Born
1906 AD
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia
Passed Away
Nov 20, 1990
Tunis, Tunisia
Lifespan
84 years old
"A master of both tongues whose translation illuminated divine verses with poetic elegance."
Archival Overview
Distinguished man of letters and poet who produced one of the most celebrated and stylistically elegant French translations of the Holy Quran, published in two monumental volumes.
Biographical Record
Sadok Mazigh graduated with the highest honors from Ez-Zitouna and Collège Sadiki, acquiring profound mastery of classical Arabic rhetoric and French literary style. He served in senior cultural and diplomatic roles following independence.
His life's magnum opus was his acclaimed French translation of the Quran, praised for its poetic eloquence, faithful capture of rhythmic cadences, and scrupulous theological accuracy, bridging Islamic revelation with Francophone readers worldwide.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual Memorial
Djellaz Cemetery
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia
GPS: 36.7869, 10.1839
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