I tried reading three other english translations of Quran and, while they meant well, the cultural notes or explanations actually crowded the text and/or forced the translators to alter meanings just to fit things on to pages. But this translation doesn't muddle around with extra features: Just a clear and classical toned translation of Allah's words. Simply presented, easy to read. First time reading Quran cover to cover and being able to finish without translation frustration. ( )

This translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali is the sacred book of the Muslim faith.

THE MEANING OF HOLY QUR'AN

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I was blown away by the scholoarship in this volume. I can't speak to the quality of the translation, and what slaveofOne says makes sense to me, but the number and extent of cross references into the Christian literature were surprising. As well as I can judge such things, this appears to be a very good volume for comparative religion purposes. ( )