Arabic Translator – Classical Sciences & Material Culture Texts
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
We require a translator with specialized knowledge to localize an academic English work into Classical and Modern Standard Arabic. The text explores the role of animal-derived materials in classical Islamic civilization, examining their references in foundational texts, their applications in traditional medicine (الطب النبوي, الطب اليوناني), and their craftsmanship in bookmaking and artisan trades.
This is a project demanding both linguistic excellence and scholarly familiarity. You will be translating discussions that intersect Quranic exegesis (تفسير), historical pharmacology, and the terminology of medieval arts and crafts (الحرف اليدوية).
Content You Will Translate:
Analysis of materials like parchment (رَقّ), leather (جِلْد), inks (حِبْر), and dyes (صِبْغ) in historical contexts.
Examinations of relevant passages from classical texts and their interpretation by scholars.
Descriptions of traditional crafting techniques and their socio-economic role.
Who You Are (Essential):
A native Arabic speaker with mastery of Classical Arabic (فصحى) and modern academic prose.
Advanced English comprehension for dense academic source material.
Demonstrable background in Islamic studies, history of science, Arab heritage (التراث), or related fields. Formal education is a significant advantage.
Ability to accurately translate and distinguish between technical terms from fiqh (jurisprudence), ṭibb (medicine), and ḥiraf (crafts).
Respectful and precise handling of religious and historical references.
This is a project demanding both linguistic excellence and scholarly familiarity. You will be translating discussions that intersect Quranic exegesis (تفسير), historical pharmacology, and the terminology of medieval arts and crafts (الحرف اليدوية).
Content You Will Translate:
Analysis of materials like parchment (رَقّ), leather (جِلْد), inks (حِبْر), and dyes (صِبْغ) in historical contexts.
Examinations of relevant passages from classical texts and their interpretation by scholars.
Descriptions of traditional crafting techniques and their socio-economic role.
Who You Are (Essential):
A native Arabic speaker with mastery of Classical Arabic (فصحى) and modern academic prose.
Advanced English comprehension for dense academic source material.
Demonstrable background in Islamic studies, history of science, Arab heritage (التراث), or related fields. Formal education is a significant advantage.
Ability to accurately translate and distinguish between technical terms from fiqh (jurisprudence), ṭibb (medicine), and ḥiraf (crafts).
Respectful and precise handling of religious and historical references.