New York's New Mayor Takes Oath on Centuries-Old Quran
NewYork'sincomingMayorZohranMamdanitookhisoathofofficeonacenturies-oldQuran, makinghistory.
紐約新任市長佐蘭·馬姆達尼在一本有數百年歷史的《古蘭經》上宣誓就職，創造了歷史。
Mamdani, a34-year-oldDemocrat, becamethefirstMuslim, SouthAsian, andAfrican-bornpersontoholdtheposition.
現年 34 歲的民主黨人馬姆達尼成為首位擔任此職位的穆斯林、南亞裔和非裔人士。
AlthoughmostofhispredecessorsusedaBiblefortheoath, MamdanidecidedtousethehistoricQuran.
雖然他的大多數前任都使用《聖經》進行宣誓，但馬姆達尼決定使用歷史悠久的《古蘭經》。
Hefocusedonaffordabilityduringhiscampaign, butalsoopenlydiscussedhisMuslimfaith.
他在競選期間重點關注商品價格的可負擔性，但也公開談論了他的穆斯林信仰。
Attheswearing-inceremony, twoQuranswereused:hisgrandfather'sandapocket-sizedonefromthe18thorearly19thcentury.
在宣誓就職儀式上，使用了兩本《古蘭經》：一本是他祖父的，另一本是 18 世紀或 19 世紀初的袖珍版。
ThesmallQuranfromtheNewYorkPublicLibrarysymbolizesthediversityofthecity’sMuslimcommunity.
紐約公共圖書館收藏的這本小古蘭經象徵著這座城市穆斯林社區的多樣性。
ForhissubsequentceremonyatCityHall, Mamdaniwillusehisgrandmother'sQuranaswell.
在隨後於市政廳舉行的儀式上，馬姆達尼也將使用他祖母的《古蘭經》。
TheQuranwasacquiredbyArturoSchomburg, showingthehistoricaltiesbetweenIslamandBlackcultures.
阿圖羅·肖姆伯格獲得了《古蘭經》，這表明伊斯蘭教與黑人文化之間存在歷史聯繫。
ThemodestdesignoftheQuranhighlightsitsintendedaccessibilityforordinaryreaders.
《古蘭經》的樸實設計凸顯了其面向一般讀者的易讀性。
ScholarsestimatetheQuran'sproductiontobeinthelate18thorearly19thcentury.
學者估計《古蘭經》的成書時間是在18世紀末或19世紀初。
Mamdani'sjourneymirrorstheQuran'sorigin, reflectinghisdiversebackground.
馬姆達尼的經歷與《古蘭經》的起源相呼應，反映了他多元化的背景。
ThedecisiontouseaQuranhasfacedcriticism, drawingattentionfrombothsupportersandconservatives.
使用《古蘭經》作為教材的決定遭到了批評，引起了支持者和保守派的注意。
Followingtheinauguration, theQuranwillbedisplayedattheNewYorkPublicLibrary, invitingmorepeopletoexploreitscollectionsonIslamiclifeinthecity.
就職典禮結束後，《古蘭經》將在紐約公共圖書館展出，邀請更多人探索該館關於伊斯蘭城市生活的館藏。
New York's incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani took his oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, making history.
Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat, became the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born person to hold the position.
Although most of his predecessors used a Bible for the oath, Mamdani decided to use the historic Quran.
He focused on affordability during his campaign, but also openly discussed his Muslim faith.
At the swearing-in ceremony, two Qurans were used: his grandfather's and a pocket-sized one from the 18th or early 19th century.
The small Quran from the New York Public Library symbolizes the diversity of the city’s Muslim community.
For his subsequent ceremony at City Hall, Mamdani will use his grandmother's Quran as well.
The Quran was acquired by Arturo Schomburg, showing the historical ties between Islam and Black cultures.
The modest design of the Quran highlights its intended accessibility for ordinary readers.
Scholars estimate the Quran's production to be in the late 18th or early 19th century.
Mamdani's journey mirrors the Quran's origin, reflecting his diverse background.
The decision to use a Quran has faced criticism, drawing attention from both supporters and conservatives.
Following the inauguration, the Quran will be displayed at the New York Public Library, inviting more people to explore its collections on Islamic life in the city.
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