The Qur’ān: An Explanatory Translation
A translation with explanatory words, phrases and notes embedded in the text, so any reader can understand the message of these verses in their proper context.
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What’s new
2nd Edition in print
- Hundreds of enhancements and text revisions
- Improved flow and updates
App and Website 2.0
- Improved reading experience: enhanced navigation and smoother scrolling.
- Faster search: find chapters, verses and topics more quickly.
- Last read position: accurately saved and restored when you return.
- Bookmarks: save favourite verses and continue where you left off.
- Personal notes: add your own notes to verses and revisit them anytime.
What makes this translation different
Many translations are either too literal to read easily, or readable but missing the context needed to understand the verses without studying lengthy commentaries. This translation embeds explanatory words, phrases and notes so any reader can follow the message in its proper context.
- Explanatory additions
- Words added in italics bring clarity to the translation.
- Purpose of Revelation
- Added to bring context to the verses.
- Paragraphs and footnotes
- Explanatory notes give deeper meaning to the sections you are about to read.
- English with Arabic
- A parallel English and Arabic text, with headings and main topics.
- Detailed index
- Quickly find topics and passages.
Print and digital editions
Hardcover Single Volume
The complete Qur’ān in one volume, English with Arabic. Embossed title and graphics on the cover, with a colour-printed jacket sleeve.
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5-Volume Box Set
Five softcover volumes: lighter to handle and easier to read on the go. Comes in a custom box that holds all five volumes on your shelf.
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Read it free
The same translation, with you wherever you go: on the web, and in the app for iOS and Android.
- Adjust font size and font choice, with light and dark modes.
- Show the English, the Arabic, the transliteration, or any combination.
- Read in paragraph view, ayat view, or phrase view for bite-size reading.
- Tools to expand text, split it for comprehension, and highlight phrases.
- Search, plus an account to save your progress, notes and bookmarks.
