Eng. Translations of the Qur'an

snakelegs · **Eng. Translations of the Qur'an -** 03-25-2006

what are your favourite english translations of the qur'an and why?
thanks

**Ansar Al-'Adl** · **Re: Eng. Translations of the Qur'an -** 03-26-2006

Hi Snakelegs,
I've listed the best resources for learning Islam, including english translations of the Qur'an, in the following thread:
http://www.islamicboard.com/educatio...resources.html

If you want my opinion on how one translation compares to another, please feel free to ask.

Regards

snakelegs · **Re: Eng. Translations of the Qur'an -** 03-26-2006

that's quite an extensive list of resources.
are you familiar with the translation by n.j. dawood or m.h. shakir and if so, what do you think of them - which one is better?
these are the ones i have.

**Ansar Al-'Adl** · **Re: Eng. Translations of the Qur'an -** 03-26-2006

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Originally Posted by snakelegs

are you familiar with the translation by n.j. dawood or m.h. shakir and if so, what do you think of them - which one is better?
these are the ones i have.

I am familiar with them, but I wouldn't recommend either of them. NJ Dawood's translation is not accepted by any Muslims due to a number of mistranslations, and his rearranging the Qur'anic chapters does not allow one the complete benefit of reading the Qur'an in the normal order. As for Shakir, his translation is said to be an example of blatant plagiarism of a Qadiani (a deviant group that has left the fold of Islam) translator, Mohammed Ali, and his also contains mistranslations.

If you cant get the two translations I recommended in that thread, I would suggest either the online translation of Yusuf Ali or Daryabadi although the best are those I recommended in that thread.

Peace.

ridaa_islam · **Re: Eng. Translations of the Qur'an -** 03-26-2006

i would vote for tafheemul qur'an by syed abul ala maududi but dats for ppl who know urdu...the english translation is still underway...

snakelegs · **Re: Eng. Translations of the Qur'an -** 03-26-2006

thanks for the info and link

renak · 09:17 AM

Is their a preferred English translation of the Quran? I am interested in purchasing a new Quran and all related materials. I want to study the newest and best interpretations.

**Khaldun** · **Re: purchasing a new quran -** 04-07-2006

Please see this thread.

http://www.islamicboard.com/basics-i...t=translations

renak · **Re: purchasing a new quran -** 04-07-2006

Thank you very much. The list is quite impressive.

renak · **Re: purchasing a new quran -** 04-07-2006

Major Compilations:
Sahîh Al-Bukhârî trans. by Dr. M. Muhsin Khan. Links (Hardcover 9 volumes, Summarized 1 volume, Available online as well)
Sahîh Muslim trans. by Abdul Hamdi Siddiqui. Links (Hardcover 8 volumes, Summarized 2 volumes, Available online as well)
Sunân Abi Dawûd trans. by Prof. Ahmad Hasan. Links (Hardcover 3 volumes, Partially available online as well)

Do all major compilations of the Hadiths contain the same information, just different translations, or do I need to purchase all these books in order to obtain all the hadiths?

Slave of Rehman · **Re: purchasing a new quran -** 04-07-2006

i have experience to read all quran and hadith translated by Dr M.Muhsin khan. and i found very very nice beautifull.
so i will give you advice to get translations of this Man.
Jazakallah

**Umu 'Isa** · **Re: purchasing a new quran -** 04-07-2006

I found, the Noble Quran translated by Abdul Haqq and Aisha Bewley to be the best. It is easiest to read. None of that thou, thee, ye stuff.

Paul Williams · **The Qur'an in Translation -** 05-10-2006

Salam

what is the best translation of the Qur'an for an English person to read?

Paul

IceQueen~ · **Re: The Qur'an in Translation -** 05-10-2006

try 'the noble quran' by dr muhammad muhsin khan and dr muhammad taqi-uddin al hilali

Paul Williams · **Re: The Qur'an in Translation -** 05-10-2006

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Originally Posted by marge1

try 'the noble quran' by dr muhammad muhsin khan and dr muhammad taqi-uddin al hilali

thank you for the advice

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snakelegs nusrat fanatic Status: Offline Posts: 6,243 Reputation: 28381 Rep Power: 59 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Way of Life: Agnostic	Eng. Translations of the Qur'an - 03-25-2006 what are your favourite english translations of the qur'an and why? thanks __________________ each man thinks of his own fleas as gazelles question authority

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snakelegs nusrat fanatic Status: Offline Posts: 6,243 Reputation: 28381 Rep Power: 59 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Way of Life: Agnostic	Re: Eng. Translations of the Qur'an - 03-26-2006 that's quite an extensive list of resources. are you familiar with the translation by n.j. dawood or m.h. shakir and if so, what do you think of them - which one is better? these are the ones i have. __________________ each man thinks of his own fleas as gazelles question authority

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Khaldun Alif Lam Mim. Status: Offline Posts: 1,634 Reputation: 6362 Rep Power: 33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Student at the Madeenah University Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: purchasing a new quran - 04-07-2006 Please see this thread. http://www.islamicboard.com/basics-i...t=translations __________________ والله لــــولا الله ما اهتدينا ولا تصدقنا ولا صلينـا فأنزل سكينـــة علينـــا وثبت الأقدام إن لاقينا

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renak Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 414 Reputation: 169 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Gender: Way of Life: Christian	Re: purchasing a new quran - 04-07-2006 Thank you very much. The list is quite impressive.

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renak Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 414 Reputation: 169 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Gender: Way of Life: Christian	Re: purchasing a new quran - 04-07-2006 Major Compilations: Sahîh Al-Bukhârî trans. by Dr. M. Muhsin Khan. Links (Hardcover 9 volumes, Summarized 1 volume, Available online as well) Sahîh Muslim trans. by Abdul Hamdi Siddiqui. Links (Hardcover 8 volumes, Summarized 2 volumes, Available online as well) Sunân Abi Dawûd trans. by Prof. Ahmad Hasan. Links (Hardcover 3 volumes, Partially available online as well) Do all major compilations of the Hadiths contain the same information, just different translations, or do I need to purchase all these books in order to obtain all the hadiths?

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Slave of Rehman Fear Allah az wa jal Status: Offline Posts: 176 Reputation: 171 Rep Power: 17 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: purchasing a new quran - 04-07-2006 i have experience to read all quran and hadith translated by Dr M.Muhsin khan. and i found very very nice beautifull. so i will give you advice to get translations of this Man. Jazakallah

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