The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An English Quran Translation with Exegesis, Footnotes, and Devotional CommentaryBy Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Length22h 47m
About this audiobook
The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary presents the Arabic scripture alongside Abdullah Yusuf Ali's English rendering and extensive exegetical notes. Combining translation, paraphrase, and theological reflection, it seeks not merely to reproduce meaning but to guide readers through the Qur'an's moral, legal, historical, and spiritual dimensions. Its elevated, rhythmical English—often echoing biblical and Edwardian prose—places it within the early twentieth-century tradition of Anglophone Islamic interpretation shaped by both classical tafsir and modern literary sensibility. Abdullah Yusuf Ali (1872–1953), an Indian-born Muslim scholar educated in Britain, was trained in law, classics, and English letters, and served in administrative and educational roles across the British Empire. His bicultural formation profoundly informs the work: he wrote for Muslims seeking renewed access to scripture in English and for non-Muslim readers encountering Islam through translation, at a time when colonial modernity made such mediation urgent. This volume is recommended for readers interested in the Qur'an's religious message, its reception in English, and the intellectual history of modern Islam. Though later scholarship has revised aspects of its commentary, Yusuf Ali's translation remains a landmark of devotion, learning, and literary ambition.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length22 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 1, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary (Annotated)
26Sūra 12. Yusuf
2Introduction
27Sūra 13. Ar-Rad
3Synopsis
28Sūra 14. Ibrahim
4Historical Context
29Sūra 15. Al-Hijr
5Author Biography
30Sūra 16. An-Nahl
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6Preface To Third Edition
31Sūra 17. Al-Isra
7Commentaries On The Qur'an
32Sūra 18. Al-Kahf
8Translations Of The Qur'an
33Sūra 19. Maryam
9Useful Works Of Reference
34Sūra 20. Taha
10Transliteration Of Arabic Words And Names
35Sūra 21. Al-Ambiya
11Abbreviations Used
36Sūra 22. Al-Hajj
12Punctuation Marks In The Arabic Text
37Sūra 23. Al-Mumenoon
13Divisions Of The Qur'an
38Sūra 24. An-Noor
14Introduction
39Sūra 25. Al-Furqan
15Sūra 1. Fātiḥa
40Sūra 26. Ash-Shuara
16Sūra 2. Baqara
41Sūra 27. An-Naml
17Sūra 3. Āl-i-'Imrān
42Sūra 28. Al-Qasas
18Sūra 4. An-Nisa
43Sūra 29. Al-Ankaboot
19Sūra 5. Al-Maeda
44Sūra 30. Ar-Room
20Sūra 6. Al-Anaam
45Sūra 31. Luqman
21Sūra 7. Al-Araf
46Sūra 32. As-Sajda
22Sūra 8. Al-Anfal
47Sūra 33. Al-Ahzab
23Sūra 9. At-Taubah
48Sūra 34. Saba
24Sūra 10. Yunus
49Sūra 35. Fatir
25Sūra 11. Hud
50Sūra 36. Ya-Sin
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