The Holy Quran (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Text, Translation and CommentaryBy Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Length22h 46m
About this audiobook
Abdullah Yusuf Ali's The Holy Qur'an: Text, Translation and Commentary presents the sacred scripture of Islam in Arabic alongside an elevated English rendering and extensive explanatory notes. Its style is dignified, rhythmic, and deliberately archaic in places, seeking to echo the majesty of Qur'anic revelation while remaining intelligible to English readers. Situated within the early twentieth-century tradition of Muslim translation and apologetic scholarship, the work combines devotional sensitivity, philological attention, and comparative references to earlier religious literatures. Abdullah Yusuf Ali (1872–1953), an Indian-born scholar, civil servant, and public intellectual educated in both Islamic and British institutions, brought to the project a rare bicultural fluency. His experience of colonial modernity, his command of English literary prose, and his desire to present Islam with intellectual seriousness to a global audience shaped his translation. His commentary often reflects ethical, spiritual, and historical concerns central to Muslim reformist thought of his age. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a classic English engagement with the Qur'an that is both reverent and interpretive. While modern readers may compare it with newer translations, Yusuf Ali's work remains invaluable for its literary ambition, moral earnestness, and enduring influence in English-speaking Islamic studies.
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
Rating★★★★★ 4.6 (81.4K)
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length22 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Table of Contents
26Sūra 11. Hud
2Introduction
27Sūra 12. Yusuf
3Synopsis
28Sūra 13. Ar-Rad
4Historical Context
29Sūra 14. Ibrahim
5Author Biography
30Sūra 15. Al-Hijr
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6The Holy Qur-an: Text, Translation and Commentary
31Sūra 16. An-Nahl
7Preface To Third Edition
32Sūra 17. Al-Isra
8Commentaries On The Qur'an
33Sūra 18. Al-Kahf
9Translations Of The Qur'an
34Sūra 19. Maryam
10Useful Works Of Reference
35Sūra 20. Taha
11Transliteration Of Arabic Words And Names
36Sūra 21. Al-Ambiya
12Abbreviations Used
37Sūra 22. Al-Hajj
13Punctuation Marks In The Arabic Text
38Sūra 23. Al-Mumenoon
14Divisions Of The Qur'an
39Sūra 24. An-Noor
15Introduction
40Sūra 25. Al-Furqan
16Sūra 1. Fātiḥa
41Sūra 26. Ash-Shuara
17Sūra 2. Baqara
42Sūra 27. An-Naml
18Sūra 3. Āl-i-'Imrān
43Sūra 28. Al-Qasas
19Sūra 4. An-Nisa
44Sūra 29. Al-Ankaboot
20Sūra 5. Al-Maeda
45Sūra 30. Ar-Room
21Sūra 6. Al-Anaam
46Sūra 31. Luqman
22Sūra 7. Al-Araf
47Sūra 32. As-Sajda
23Sūra 8. Al-Anfal
48Sūra 33. Al-Ahzab
24Sūra 9. At-Taubah
49Sūra 34. Saba
25Sūra 10. Yunus
50Sūra 35. Fatir
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