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**Ansar Al-'Adl** · **Re: Which Translation of Qur'an do you prefer? -** 05-12-2005

I strongly recommend that you read Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi's review of the various translations found in his book An Introdcution to the Sciences of the Qur'aan.

From an Aqeedah (creed/beliefs) perspective, the Khan/Hilali translation is the most accurate. It can be read here:
http://www.al-sunnah.com/call_to_islam/quran/index.html

Yusuf Ali is very smooth from an english perspective, however there are errors in the commentary and minor inaccuracies in the translation. Muhammad F. Malik is another smooth translation.

Abdul Majid Daryabadi's trnalstion has some interesting commentary which provides a comparative religion perspective. It is also a fairly good translation.

The best translation is probably The Qur'aan: Arabic text with corresponding english meanings. Released by Saheeh International.

http://www.al-basheer.com/cgi-bin/ca....cgi?item=5291
http://kitaabun.com/shopping3/produc...roducts_id=170
http://www.bysiness.co.uk/quran/sahe...ernational.htm
An ad is found in this:
http://www.faruq.co.uk/portfolio/web.../pdf/quran.pdf

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Ansar Al-'Adl Administrator Status: Offline Posts: 5,162 Reputation: 13514 Rep Power: 46 Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Which Translation of Qur'an do you prefer? - 05-12-2005 I strongly recommend that you read Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi's review of the various translations found in his book An Introdcution to the Sciences of the Qur'aan. From an Aqeedah (creed/beliefs) perspective, the Khan/Hilali translation is the most accurate. It can be read here: http://www.al-sunnah.com/call_to_islam/quran/index.html Yusuf Ali is very smooth from an english perspective, however there are errors in the commentary and minor inaccuracies in the translation. Muhammad F. Malik is another smooth translation. Abdul Majid Daryabadi's trnalstion has some interesting commentary which provides a comparative religion perspective. It is also a fairly good translation. The best translation is probably The Qur'aan: Arabic text with corresponding english meanings. Released by Saheeh International. http://www.al-basheer.com/cgi-bin/ca....cgi?item=5291 http://kitaabun.com/shopping3/produc...roducts_id=170 http://www.bysiness.co.uk/quran/sahe...ernational.htm An ad is found in this: http://www.faruq.co.uk/portfolio/web.../pdf/quran.pdf __________________ The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Surely I was sent to perfect the qualities of righteous character" [Musnad Ahmad, Muwatta Mâlik] Visit Ansâr Al-'Adl's personal page HERE. Excellent resources on Islam listed HERE.