I've recently started to look into converting to Islam.
I live in the UK and was wondering if anyone could recommend an English translation of the Qur'an? I understand that some translations are better than others, and also nothing will ever be "as good" (for lack of a better word) as it is in Arabic.
Feel free to post links from various websites. Purchasing off the internet isn't a problem.
This site: http://quran.com/
has 7 different english translations. You just need to check/tick every boxes on the left bar so you can read all 7 translations at the same time. Keep the vertical scroll at the bottom because the page will not load automatically especially for longer surahs.
He it is Who sends blessings on you, as do His angels, that He may bring you out from the depths of Darkness into Light: and He is Full of Mercy to the Believers. [Quran {33:43}] www.QuranicAudio.com www.Quran.com
I am an American revert to Islam and I have acquired six different translations of the Quran into English. I like the Majestic Quran as being a version that is easy to read, but I like the Gracious Quran (referenced in the attached link) even better as having a more thorough interpretation of the meaning of the Arabic into English. The Noble Quran has a similar interpretive approach as the Gracious Quran, but I find the style in the Noble Quran of using the Arabic word with an explanation in parenthesis as distracting. The style in the Gracious is to include the explanatory part in single quotes. I recommend for an English speaking Muslim to use the Gracious Quran for his personal study.
I found the best English Quran is this 1http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quran-Oxford...4940702&sr=1-1 Its writen in very easy to read English and I loved it till I gave to a friend of mine, who isnt muslim, to uderstand my faith. Its not very expecive either.
O Allah, I seek help from you. I seek your forgiveness. I seek your guidance. I believe in you.
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back akhi.. good to have you on board..
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