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Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation. Paperback – July 1, 2001

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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.

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"In one of the most popular English versions of the Qur'ān, Ahmed Ali has succeeded in bringing all of the subtlety, depth, and spiritual power of Islam into his translation of this peerless scripture. Without distorting the English, Ali, a highly regarded author in his own right, renders the poetry of the original Arabic into lines of elegance and rhythm. . . . For the curious, the convert, or the devout, Ahmed Ali's Al-Qur'ān will bring all readers closer to the glory of God."---Brian Bruya, Amazon.com

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"This translation of the Qur'ān aims at doing something new―it seeks to bring out the original rhythms of the Quranic language and the cadences. It also departs from traditional translations in that it gives more refined and differentiated shades of important concepts."―Fazlur Rahman, University of Chicago

"Ahmed Ali's work is clear, direct, and elegant―a combination of stylistic virtues almost never found in translations of the Qur'ān. His is the best I have read."―F. E. Peters, New York University

Publisher : Princeton University Press; Revised edition (July 1, 2001)
Language : English
Paperback : 576 pages
ISBN-10 : 0691074992
ISBN-13 : 978-0691074993
Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
Dimensions : 6.14 x 1.26 x 8.52 inches

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Bella

Wonderful translation

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017

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One of the best English translations and easy to read and understand. It is the translation all my friends and professors recommend.

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A. Somers

Deliciously Poetic

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2012

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What a way to find a new Quran. It pays to be selective about the copy you keep in your household. I did some research before buying this rendition. There is in fact an online rendering but I had to hunt awhile to find it. I wanted a rendition that is fair and cosmopolitan when it came to the verse 4:34 and seeing this copy led me to believe it was a fair translation. I felt confident in the translation.

Professor Ali communicates the cultural and literary information in the Quran in a modern and sensitive manner. Do a quick online search and see this rendition has readability and is very well translated. To translate 4:34 of Nisa the best way is very important and can do alot for Islam.

The Quran's deep meaning has to be presented the right way so it can do the most for the religion as it can. Some reviews give me the idea Christians are reading the Quran for indications of barbarity. I think the savagery of the Bible would be enough for them. Such as Corinthians 14. Women make up almost half the world population the fairness and readability means everything when considering what Quran to read. Being an open minded version doesn't mean it's less accurate in fact there was a great deal of effort put into this one. If it encourages women and others to become interested in the religion it's a good thing and helps the religion. Fair minded interpretations are hard to find and this one shows its uniqueness in being fair and containing the right vocabulary. I hope all translations such as French Spanish and Russian come in copies that are fair and unique like this one so the beauty of the Quran is displayed just as it should be. The Quran's statements about Jeses and other prophets do not represent Mohammed's personal views. They do represent sectarian traditions that were alive and well in his time. Every arabic word has about 15 different meanings. ÇáÇÒåÇÑ or Zahara for example means shining or radiant but also means flower.

I regard this to be a very accurate and authentic Quran. Best one I've discovered lately and I can say that as a student of Arabic. Do you want a Quran that makes you confident to read it no matter if you're a male or a female? This is the one. You won't put it down feeling you've read something archaic that talks down to you and makes you feel guilty for being you. This makes a perfect beginner Quran for those of us who are just starting to find out about te Quran. If you still have questions after finishing the Quran, then visit a masjid and a talk with the imams that should address your concerns. I would love to see this Quran gain a larger circulation in mosques, bookstores and campus libraries. All in all this is a very beautiful and well established rendition of the Quran. Holy books change with the times and so does Al Quran. Please check this one out before you make up your mind about Islam. Like I said Corinthians 14 has some very negative lines about women that they should stay indoors and never get an education that is useless for this modern age. And for the political climate some argue there is a hadeeth that forbids females from politics but that's off subject. Several muslim countries have had female presidents, like Indonesia. That means after 200 years as a democracy the United States could too and it is a great advancement to have a Quran that regards womens' lives as just as important, though in a different way, as mens.' Any views of the Quran as primitive would be resolved by taking hold of this very Quran and reading it with an open mind, it is a result of years of study and hard work.

Make it your copy you choose so you have a fair and balanced, eloquent and energizing, redeeming rhythimic Quran that will encourage any reader to learn more about Islam, a modern and balanced, thoughtful and cultured Islam. It's the best. This is going to make a superb addition to the study. Islam means submission, but it doesn't have to be made in a way that's tacky or uncultured, and to me this Quran shows finesse. Highly recommended.

A Somers

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Paris

This is a beautiful book that arrived in good condition

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2017

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This is a beautiful book that arrived in good condition. I appreciate that there is an English translation and original Arabic text. I recommend this Quran

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Gerald A Press

Fine transaction

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013

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The book arrived promptly and in good condition. English and Arabic in facing columns on each page, which will be useful to students and readers of Arabaic. The translation seems good. Many experts agreed that of the available English translations, this is the least problematic from an academic point of view.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017

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Excellent ease of the language. Unlike other translations, the English in this is much more comprehensive and understandable.

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James D. Mccaw

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2016

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This edition has numerous notations absent from many other Arabic/English versions.

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Amazon Customer

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2015

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The best translation there is.

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Ali

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018

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Beautiful!

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rgr

Brilliant!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2021

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Well packaged. Arrived in good time. Brand new. Will treasure it. Will take my time to start reading it. I will treat it with great respect as it is the holy Koran but also respect and admiration for the translator the late Ahmed Ali, a legendary of him. I trust him implicitly.
A wonderful opportunity for me to improve my observe and understand the religion of half the World's population and covers all demography.

Adriaan V.

Excellent guideline

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2018

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An excellent guideline on how to live a good life. Dismisses all the myths and lies about Islam by those who hate.
Do place it in the context of the time it was written and you will hopefully understand

Dr.T.Hussain

An excellent translation - Alhamdulillah

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2003

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I recieved the book from Amazon a while ago and have started to read the brave attempt by Ahmed Ali to translate the magnificent Quran from its original Arabic supremacy of style, content and wording which can not be matched.
I have read other attempts before of the translation of the Quran but at first glance the wording seemed very "latin-esq" (very offputiing) and used very very old English words as substututes which not only makes the reading hard but over time increasingly annoying. Ali's attempt is more akin to "normal" English, with the occasional use (of where needed) so-called "majestic" English, which would have to be expected for a Holy Scripture.
The Arabic and English sit side-by-side and odd footnotes are scattered across the translation to help the reader make more sense of some areas of reading.
Although the picture in Amazon of the cover of the book seems dull, upon seeing it i can say that it has a beautiful front cover and back. Due to the copying clarity in the picture, you can not really tell the intrecate lace of gold that makes the cover shimmer and reflect light falling onto it. The only downshot is that its a paperback and a hard-back would have been more suited to the content I think - but nevertheless the paperback does not for one second undermine its status.
For a practicing Muslim in the UK such as myself - who is of Bangladeshi origin, who can read Arabic but can not fully understand the meaning and truth behind what he is reading, Al-Quran, translated by Ahmed Ali is an excellent starter to further uncover the truth. If anyone is considering of purchasing a translation of the Quran, i strongly recommend this edition.

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Dr.T.Hussain

Alhamdullilah - a brilliant translation

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2003

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I recieved the book a while ago and have started to read the brave attempt by Ahmed Ali to translate the magnificent Quran from its original Arabic supremacy of style, content and wording which can not be matched.
I have read other attempts before of the translation of the Quran but at first glance the wording seemed very "latin-esq" (very offputiing) and used very very old English words as substututes which not only makes the reading hard but over time increasingly annoying. The Arabic and English sit side-by-side and odd footnotes are scattered across the translation to help the reader make more sense of some areas of reading.
Although the picture of the cover of the book seems dull, upon seeing it i can say that it has a beautiful front cover and back. Due to the copying clarity in the picture, you can not really tell the intrecate lace of gold that makes the cover shimmer and reflect light falling onto it. The only downshot is that its a paperback and a hard-back would have been more suited to the content I think - but nevertheless the paperback does not for one second undermine its status.
For a practicing Muslim in the UK such as myself - who is of Bangladeshi origin, who can read Arabic but can not fully understand the meaning and truth behind what he is reading, Al-Quran, translated by Ahmed Ali is an excellent starter to further uncover the truth. If anyone is considering of purchasing a translation of the Quran, i strongly recommend this edition.

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Cica

The translation is nice

Reviewed in Germany on March 14, 2013

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Ahmed Ali translated quite carefully. Many interpretations might appear, he provides some backgrounds, or some history in decision of those interpretations. Recomended.

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