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| salaampeaceshalom |
| 05/31/03 at 18:26:32 |
| [slm] all, I wasn't sure where to put this, so thought would plonk it here. Anyways can anyone recommend a really good translation of the Qur'aan in english pls? I had the Marmaduke Pickthall one, but I cant find it anymore :(. I don't know where it is now. I'm aware of Yusuf Ali's one, but are there any other ones that people would suggest? Thanks. wa'salaam |
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| AyeshaZ |
| 05/31/03 at 22:46:52 |
[wlm] There have been several discussions about translations of the Qur'an in the past. Insha'Allah se7en or someone can add the links to previous discussions.. However :), Dr Ingrid Mattson recently visited Cleveland and recommended "The Majestic Qur'an" available at Starlatch production. www.starlatch.com I have yet to get a copy of the Mushaf with translation but Dr. Mattson said that it is one of the best translations she has read. So insha'Allah please look into it :)... "This translation is distinctive among the dozens of existent English translations of the Quran because of the fluidity and clarity of its language, the elegance of its style, and the inclusion of more than 800 explanatory notes. The modern standard English makes the message of the Quran easily accessible to today's reader. When curiosity arises about Islam, all roads lead to its Book. People want to read for themselves what the Quran projects: the message it offers, the spirituality it excites, and the world view it establishes. However far removed a given translation may be from the sublimity of the original Arabic text, it behooves Muslims to offer translations that not only represent the Book's message loyally but also connect and resonate with the language and idiom of its readers. The Majestic Quran succeeds on both counts". |
| 05/31/03 at 22:48:05 |
| AyeshaZ |
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| salaampeaceshalom |
| 06/02/03 at 17:31:26 |
| [slm] sis, Thanks, I'll find out more about it :-X wa'salaam |
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| Ameeraana |
| 06/02/03 at 19:57:40 |
| [slm] Salaam Aleikum, I read somewhere that the Noble Qur'an (Arabic & English) translated by Muhsin Khan/Hilali is almost surpassing in sales the one by Yusuf Ali. I use this one and it is wonderful as it has tons of footnotes and stories in it. I love this one and wouldn't give it up for anything!! Ameera |
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| se7en |
| 06/04/03 at 15:49:46 |
as salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullah, Sis, are you looking for a more literal translation? or one with a lot of tafseer and explanation? you can check out some prev. discussions here: http://www.jannah.org/cgi-bin/madina/YaBB.pl?board=archives;action=display;num=1027044544 http://www.jannah.org/cgi-bin/madina/YaBB.pl?board=archives;action=display;num=1015226633 wasalaamu alaykum :-) |
| 06/04/03 at 15:50:07 |
| se7en |
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| salaampeaceshalom |
| 06/06/03 at 09:16:10 |
| [slm] :) I would actually like a copy of both, even if it means getting two seperate ones. Jazak'Allah kehirn for the above links, but they've just made me even more confused ??? I don't know which one to get now. And some of the reviews for some of them aren't very flattering. Am also asking some friends so insha'Allaah... :) Jazak'Allaah kheirn wa'salaam |
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| Nabila |
| 06/06/03 at 13:27:55 |
| [slm] Ive heard good things about the translation by Muhammad Asad ma asalaamah and take care |
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