The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary

The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary

Enriched edition. Exploring the Sacred Teachings and Interpretations of the Holy QuranBy Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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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 texts for English-speaking audiences. Yusuf Ali, a distinguished Indian Islamic scholar, educator, and translator, dedicated his life to bridging cultural and religious divides. His extensive studies in both Islamic theology and Western philosophy underscore the depth of understanding he brought to this translation, allowing him to address both spiritual seekers and academic readers. His experiences traveling through diverse cultures further enriched his insights, driving his mission to present the Qur'an in a manner that resonates with a contemporary audience. For readers seeking to deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings, Abdullah Yusuf Ali's "The Holy Qur-an" is an indispensable resource. Its thoughtful translation and insightful commentary illuminate the text'Äôs profound theological, historical, and ethical dimensions, making it an essential companion for both scholars and lay readers alike. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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

GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length22 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
68Sūra 54. Al-Qamar
2Introduction
69Sūra 55. Al-Rahman
3Synopsis
70Sūra 56. Al-Waqia
4Historical Context
71Sūra 57. Al-Hadid
5Author Biography
72Sūra 58. Al-Mujadila
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6Preface To Third Edition
73Sūra 59. Al-Hashr
7Commentaries On The Qur'an
74Sūra 60. Al-Mumtahina
8Translations Of The Qur'an
75Sūra 61. As-Saff
9Useful Works Of Reference
76Sūra 62. Al-Jumua
10Transliteration Of Arabic Words And Names
77Sūra 63. Al-Munafiqoon
11Abbreviations Used
78Sūra 64. At-Taghabun
12Punctuation Marks In The Arabic Text
79Sūra 65. At-Talaq
13Divisions Of The Qur'an
80Sūra 66. At-Tahrim
14Introduction
81Sūra 67. Al-Mulk
15Sūra 1. Fātiḥa
82Sūra 68. Al-Qalam
16Sūra 2. Baqara
83Sūra 69. Al-Haaqqa
17Sūra 3. Āl-i-'Imrān
84Sūra 70. Al-Maarij
18Sūra 4. An-Nisa
85Sūra 71. Nooh
19Sūra 5. Al-Maeda
86Sūra 72. Al-Jinn
20Sūra 6. Al-Anaam
87Sūra 73. Al-Muzzammil
21Sūra 7. Al-Araf
88Sūra 74.Al-Muddathir
22Sūra 8. Al-Anfal
89Sūra 75. Al-Qiyama
23Sūra 9. At-Taubah
90Sūra 76. Al-Insan
24Sūra 10. Yunus
91Sūra 77. Al-Mursalat
25Sūra 11. Hud
92Sūra 78. An-Naba
26Sūra 12. Yusuf
93Sūra 79. An-Naziat
27Sūra 13. Ar-Rad
94Sūra 80. Abasa
28Sūra 14. Ibrahim
95Sūra 81. At-Takwir
29Sūra 15. Al-Hijr
96Sūra 82. Al-Infitar
30Sūra 16. An-Nahl
97Sūra 83. Al-Mutaffifin
31Sūra 17. Al-Isra
98Sūra 84. Al-Inshiqaq
32Sūra 18. Al-Kahf
99Sūra 85. Al-Burooj
33Sūra 19. Maryam
100Sūra 86. At-Tariq
34Sūra 20. Taha
101Sūra 87. Al-Ala
35Sūra 21. Al-Ambiya
102Sūra 88. Al-Ghashiya
36Sūra 22. Al-Hajj
103Sūra 89. Al-Fajr
37Sūra 23. Al-Mumenoon
104Sūra 90. Al-Balad
38Sūra 24. An-Noor
105Sūra 91. Ash-Shams
39Sūra 25. Al-Furqan
106Sūra 92. Al-Lail
40Sūra 26. Ash-Shuara
107Sūra 93. Ad-Dhuha
41Sūra 27. An-Naml
108Sūra 94. Al-Inshirah
42Sūra 28. Al-Qasas
109Sūra 95. At-Tin
43Sūra 29. Al-Ankaboot
110Sūra 96. Al-Alaq
44Sūra 30. Ar-Room
111Sūra 97. Al-Qadr
45Sūra 31. Luqman
112Sūra 98. Al-Bayyina
46Sūra 32. As-Sajda
113Sūra 99. Al-Zalzala
47Sūra 33. Al-Ahzab
114Sūra 100. Al-Adiyat
48Sūra 34. Saba
115Sūra 101. Al-Qaria
49Sūra 35. Fatir
116Sūra 102. At-Takathur
50Sūra 36. Ya-Sin
117Sūra 103. Al-Asr
51Sūra 37. As-Saaffat
118Sūra 104. Al-Humaza
52Sūra 38. Sad
119Sūra 105. Al-Fil
53Sūra 39. Az-Zumar
120Sūra 106. Quraish
54Sūra 40. Al-Ghafir
121Sūra 107. Al-Maun
55Sūra 41. Fussilat
122Sūra 108. Al-Kauther
56Sūra 42. Ash-Shura
123Sūra 109. Al-Kafiroon
57Sūra 43. Az-Zukhruf
124Sūra 110. An-Nasr
58Sūra 44. Ad-Dukhan
125Sūra 111. Al-Masadd
59Sūra 45. Al-Jathiya
126Sūra 112. Al-Ikhlas
60Sūra 46. Al-Ahqaf
127Sūra 113. Al-Falaq
61Sūra 47. Muhammad
128Sūra 114. Nās
62Sūra 48. Al-Fath
129Conclusion
63Sūra 49. Al-Hujraat
130L'envoi
64Sūra 50. Qaf
131Analysis
65Sūra 51. Adh-Dhariyat
132Reflection
66Sūra 52. At-Tur
133Memorable Quotes
67Sūra 53. An-Najm

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