Al-Qur'an by
This bilingual edition of the Qur'an, the Holy Book of Islam, was first published in the United States in 1988. Ahmed Ali, the distinguished Pakistani novelist, poet, critic, and diplomat, presents this elegant and poetic translation in a contemporary and living voice. On each page, the original Arabic and the translated English sit side by side, encouraging the reader to draw from both texts. Professor Ali also includes notes where necessary, providing the full meaning of each word and phrase. This accessible volume is truly essential for both scholars and followers of Islam.
The Qur'an
11th edition published by Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an Inc.
The Qur'an by
A major new translation of the sacred text of Islam. The Qur'an, or literally "recitation," is the central religious text of Islam and the holy book of the Muslim faith. Originally composed in Arabic in the seventh century, the Qur'an collects the divine revelations passed down to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel over many years after his first vision in a cave. In 114 chapters, or suras, the Qur'an provides the rules of conduct that remain fundamental to Muslims today'most important, the key Islamic values of prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, and absolute faith in God, with profound spiritual guidance on matters of marriage and family, crime and punishment, rituals, food, warfare, and charity. With an estimated 1.8 billion members globally, Islam remains the second largest religion in the world after Christianity. And in light of the current upheavals in the Islamic world, there is a growing English-language audience eager to read and understand Islam and the Qur'an. This new English translation by one of the foremost scholars of Islamic history, Tarif Khalidi, conveys the powerful language of the Qur'an and retains the rhythms and structure of the original Arabic. It brings to life for readers in English one of the world's most influential sacred texts, forming a revelatory introduction to the prophetic narratives central to Muslim belief.
The Qur'an by
This new translation of the Quran is specifically designed for use in the college classroom, and offers students and instructors, as well as general readers, a one-volume resource comparable to what is available for the Jewish and Christian scriptures. It presents a reliable rendering into contemporary English of the artistry and power of the original Arabic, along with a wealth of supplementary annotations which will illuminate the text for first-time readers, yet still prove valuable to those long familiar with the Quran. These notes are replete with cross references, both internally to the Quran as well as externally to the scriptures of Judaism and Christianity (including non-canonical scriptures). In addition, transliterated Arabic is supplied for key Quranic terms, alternative renderings into English are offered where appropriate, and important historical and linguistic information is provided for a richer understanding and deeper appreciation of the text. Finally, this new edition contains an index to the Quran much more comprehensive than any other now on the market. The index, along with a new introduction, set of maps, chronological table, and guide to the pronunciation of Arabic, makes this the edition of the Quran all English-speaking students of religion beginning as well as advanced will want to possess for their exploration and understanding of Islams central text.
Interpretation of the Meanings of the Noble Qur'an in the English Language: A Summarized Version of At-Tabarî, Al-Qurtubî, and Ibn Kathîr with comments from Sahîh-Al-Bukharî by 
The Noble Qur'an
Quran.com is a Sadaqah Jariyah. We hope to make it easy for everyone to read, study, and learn The Noble Quran. The Noble Quran has many names including Al-Quran Al-Kareem, Al-Ketab, Al-Furqan, Al-Maw'itha, Al-Thikr, and Al-Noor.
