The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary

Abdullah Yusuf Ali's «The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary» stands as a monumental work in Islamic literature, artfully combining the sacred text of the Qur'an with an intricate English translation and comprehensive commentary. The literary style is marked by poetic elegance, reflecting the original Arabic's rhythmic and rhetorical beauty while striving to maintain fidelity to its profound spiritual and doctrinal meanings. Contextually, this work emerged during the early 20th century, a period characterized by increasing interest in interfaith dialogues and a desire for greater accessibility to Islamic... Next