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Summary: One of the books that has shaped the world
Review: "The Meaning of the Holy Qur'an" includes the Arabic text of this revered book side-by-side with an English version by 'Abdullah Yusuf 'Ali; this bilingual text is accompanied by a running commentary in the form of footnotes. This is a new edition with revised translation; the introductory material notes that the revision occurred after the death of 'Ali.Not knowing Arabic myself, I can't comment on the accuracy of the translation. But 'Ali's version has a stately, classic quality. There are passages of real majesty and poetic grace. The translator uses archaic terms like "thou" and "verily," but I think they have a poetic effect and don't hurt this version's readability. 'Ali's footnotes are admittedly one-sided; they are written from an explicitly Muslim perspective, rather than a neutral or interfaith standpoint. Still, the footnotes are often very informative, even fascinating, as he puts passages in context and discusses theological and linguistic points. Regarding the Qur'an itself: because it is a sacred text to over a billion people and has had such a profound impact on world history, I assert that it is essential reading for any person, regardless of religious belief, who wants to be an educated citizen of the world. The Qur'an has an epic quality. It is an intriguing mix of poetic ecstasy and down-to-earth concerns. The Qur'an is an intensely self-conscious text; it constantly refers to itself, asserting its claim of divine origin and claiming a relationship to older divine revelation. Those familiar with Jewish and Christian scriptures will find the stories of familiar figures (Abraham, Moses, Jesus, etc.) retold in the Qur'an, but often with a twist. If you aren't a scholar of the Arabic language, I recommend you supplement your reading of 'Ali's version with other translations of the Qur'an; I would recommend A.J. Arberry's in particular. For intriguing companion texts to the Qur'an; try the Book of Mormon, the "Autobiography of Malcolm X," and the texts of the Baha'i religion.
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Summary: One of the best translations of the Quran I have ever read.
Review: A fairly comprehensive and highly accurate translation of the Quran. This one has both the original Arabic text as well as its translation in English. It also has very informative footnotes which helps the reader understand each verse better. This version of the Quran is accepted by the majority of the muslims throughout the world. Overall, I would highly recommend this translation of the Quran to anyone interested in the religion of Islam.
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Summary: Perfect for the beginner
Review: As a non-Muslim who teaches courses in world religions and mysticism, I find this translation of the Qur'an the most helpful to those persons who want to read the holy book of Islam. 'Abdullah Yusuf 'Ali's translation is both clear and beautiful, and his near verse-by-verse commentary is nonintrusive and extremely useful to the beginner. The commentary not only explains the context of individual verses but also serves as a concordance. Moreover, each surah (chapter) is prefaced by an informative summary that helps orient the reader. Finally, the whole has an extremely comprehensive index of almost thirty pages. I can't recommend a better edition of the Qur'an to those of us who are non-Muslims but who wish to know more about Islam.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Excellent translation especially compared to Saudi's Noble Quran, this is more lucid and sane, while hte other is confusing and ...more confusing.
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Summary: Translation
Review: I found this translation to be the best in content, presentation and understanding for those who are of the Islamic Faith and those who are studying Islam. Being written in English on one side and Arabic on the other side of each page, it is easy to follow the structure with clarity. It is written in clear, consise, and lovely letterings and includes a vast amount of knowledge in the footnotes etc. The book presents itself beautifully as a spiritual submission to society as a whole and exudes a certain devotion that the writer must have had when completing this labor of love.
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Summary: Great!
Review: I have the very same book. I didn't buy it through Amazon, but believe me, this publication is very good in terms of printing quality. In terms of contents, I strongly recommend this Koran translation for English-speaking moslems and non-moslems.
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Summary: The Best Review Ever
Review: I love this version of the Quran. It really said what I needed to know and I think that anybody who is intersted should read this book
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Summary: The Holy Qur'an
Review: I would just like to say for anyone who like to read the Qur'an for whatever purposes this is an excelent text. Then footnotes at the bottom offer ample explantion on every point. Excellent book.
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Summary: Ali's Qur'an Provides A Window into Islamic Worldview
Review: I've found this version of the Qur'an more helpful than other's I've tried. Ali's version is replete with notes and appendicies that explain difficult aspects of Islamic culture. Though Ali lived in the early part of the 20th century, modern editors have added notes where they feel Ali's own comments are dated. Ali's edition is an authenticly Islamic verison of the Qur'an. A word of caution though: Ali does not hide his Islamic prejudices concerning Jewish and Christian scripture and culture. This gives Westerners a window into an authentic Islamic worldview. In the end, I think most Westerners will find that this worldview is a sympathetic one.
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Summary: The best translation of the Qur'an
Review: I've read translations by Pickthall and others but A. Yusuf Ali's work is by far the best and most comprehensive translation of the Qur'an. His footnotes and commentary, background information, and choice of wording are all superb. My entire family reads his translation almost exclusively and I would recommend this one to any and all who wish to study the Qur'an, regardless of age and experience.
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