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Title: The Meaning of the Holy Qur'an by Abdullah Yusuf Ali ISBN: 0-915957-76-0 Publisher: Amana Pubns Pub. Date: 02 January, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 (27 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Translation
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Revised Translation of the Quran
Comment: The Amana Publications edition of the classic Yusuf Ali translation of the Quran is a great work and a must to have for both muslims and non muslims. Althought it is written in a 16th century english format, its easily understood and has enough commentary and a good index to thoroughly explain the verses. With that being said, No translation of the Quran is considered the Quran, for the Quran was revealed in the Arabic language and no translation can fully explain the Arabic. This book allows readers to know the approximate meanings to this Holy book and to appreciate it at a basic level.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the books that has shaped the world
Comment: "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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Title: The Holy Qur'an: Text, Translation & Commentary by Abdullah Yusuf Ali ISBN: 0940368323 Publisher: Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an Pub. Date: 01 January, 1987 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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Title: An English Interpretation of the Holy Quran With Full Arabic Text by A. Ali Yusuf, Abdullah Yusuf Ali, A. Yusuf Ali ISBN: 9694320003 Publisher: Kazi Publications Pub. Date: 08 November, 1995 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: The Holy Quran: An English Translation by Allamah Nooruddin, Abdul Mannan, Amatul Rahman Omar ISBN: 0963206702 Publisher: Noor Foundation-International Pub. Date: July, 1997 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: The Qur'an Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali ISBN: 1879402297 Publisher: Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an Pub. Date: 01 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: Islam : A Short History by KAREN ARMSTRONG ISBN: 081296618X Publisher: Modern Library Pub. Date: 06 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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