Length21h 49m
About this audiobook
Abdullah Yusuf Ali's interpretation of The Quran stands as a monumental work in Islamic literature, renowned for its eloquent translation and comprehensive commentary. Written in the early 20th century, Ali's version is characterized by its literary richness, striving not only to convey the meaning of the original Arabic text but also to resonate with a broader English-speaking audience. This translation is marked by its poetic qualities and a deep engagement with the historical and cultural contexts of the Quranic revelations, making it a pivotal source for both scholars and lay readers seeking to understand Islamic teachings in a contemporary framework. As a prominent Islamic scholar, Abdullah Yusuf Ali was born in India and educated in both traditional Islamic sciences and Western secular education. His experiences as a translator and his adeptness with multiple languages positioned him uniquely to bridge the gap between cultures and faiths. Motivated by a desire to make the Quran accessible to the English-speaking world, Ali undertook the ambitious task of delivering not merely a translation but an interpretation that preserves the text's spiritual and social nuances. This edition of The Quran is highly recommended for those embarking on their journey through Islamic texts or seeking a deeper understanding of the faith. Ali's dedication to clarity and eloquence invites readers from all backgrounds to explore the spiritual and ethical teachings of Islam, making it an essential work for both personal reflection and academic study.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length21 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
62Sūra LVII: Al-Hadid
2Introduction
63Sūra LVIII: Al-Mujadila
3Synopsis
64Sūra LIX: Al-Hashr
4Historical Context
65Sūra LX: Al-Mumtahina
5Author Biography
66Sūra LXI: As-Saff
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6Sūra I: Al-Fatiha
67Sūra LXII: Al-Jumua
7Sūra II: Al-Baqara
68Sūra XLIII: Al-Munafiqoon
8Sūra III: Al-e-Imran
69Sūra LXIV: At-Taghabun
9Sūra IV: An-Nisa
70Sūra LXV: At-Talaq
10Sūra V: Al-Maeda
71Sūra LXVI: At-Tahrim
11Sūra VI: Al-Anaam
72Sūra LXVII: Al-Mulk
12Sūra VII: Al-Araf
73Sūra LXVIII: Al-Qalam
13Sūra VIII: Al-Anfal
74Sūra LXIX: Al-Haaqqa
14Sūra IX: Al-Tawba
75Sūra LXX: Al-Maarij
15Sūra X: Yunus
76Sūra LXXI: Nooh
16Sūra XI: Hud
77Sūra LXXII: Al-Jinn
17Sūra XII: Yusuf
78Sūra LXXIII: Al-Muzzammil
18Sūra XIII: Al-Rad
79Sūra LXXIV: Al-Muddaththir
19Sūra XIV: Ibrahim
80Sūra LXXV: Al-Qiyama
20Sūra XV: Al-Hijr
81Sūra LXXVI: Al-Insan
21Sūra XVI: An-Nahl
82Sūra LXXVII: Al-Mursalat
22Sūra XVII: Al-Isra
83Sūra LXXVIII: An-Naba
23Sūra XVIII: Al-Kahf
84Sūra LXXIX: An-Naziat
24Sūra XIX: Maryam
85Sūra LXXX: Abasa
25Sūra XX: Ta-Ha
86Sūra LXXXI: At-Takwir
26Sūra XXI: Al-Anbiya
87Sūra LXXXII: Al-Infitar
27Sūra XXII: Al-Hajj
88Sūra LXXXIII: Al-Mutaffifin
28Sūra XXIII: Al-Mumenoon
89Sūra LXXXIV: Al-Inshiqaq
29Sūra XXIV: Al-Noor
90Sūra LXXXV: Al-Burooj
30Sūra XXV: Al-Furqan
91Sūra LXXXVI: At-Tariq
31Sūra XXVI: Al-Shuara
92Sūra LXXXVII: Al-Ala
32Sūra XXVII: Al-Naml
93Sūra LXXXVIII: Al-Ghashiya
33Sūra XXVIII: Al-Qasas
94Sūra LXXXIX: Al-Fajr
34Sūra XXIX: Al-Ankaboot
95Sūra XC: Al-Balad
35Sūra XXX: Al-Room
96Sūra XCI: Ash-Shams
36Sūra XXXI: Luqman
97Sūra XCII: Al-Lail
37Sūra XXXII: As-Sajda
98Sūra XCIII: Ad-Dhuha
38Sūra XXXIII: Al-Ahzab
99Sūra XCIV: Al-Inshirah
39Sūra XXXIV: Saba
100Sūra XCV: At-Tin
40Sūra XXXV: Fatir
101Sūra XCVI: Al-Alaq
41Sūra XXXVI: Ya-Seen
102Sūra XCVII: Al-Qadr
42Sūra XXXVII: As-Saaffat
103Sūra XCVIII: Al-Bayyina
43Sūra XXXVIII: Sad
104Sūra XCIX: Al-Zalzala
44Sūra XXXIX: Az-Zumar
105Sūra C: Al-Adiyat
45Sūra XL: Al-Ghafir
106Sūra CI: Al-Qaria
46Sūra XLI: Fussilat
107Sūra CII: At-Takathur
47Sūra XLII: Ash-Shura
108Sūra CIII: Al-Asr
48Sūra XLIII: Az-Zukhruf
109Sūra CIV: Al-Humaza
49Sūra XLIV: Ad-Dukhan
110Sūra CV: Al-Fil
50Sūra XLV: Al-Jathiya
111Sūra CVI: Quraish
51Sūra XLVI: Al-Ahqaf
112Sūra CVII: Al-Maun
52Sūra XLVII: Muhammad
113Sūra CVIII: Al-Kauther
53Sūra XLVIII: Al-Fath
114Sūra CIX: Al-Kafiroon
54Sūra XLIX: Al-Hujraat
115Sūra CX: An-Nasr
55Sūra L: Qaf
116Sūra CXI: Al-Masadd
56Sūra LI: Adh-Dhariyat
117Sūra CXII: Al-Ikhlas
57Sūra LII: At-Tur
118Sūra CXIII: Al-Falaq
58Sūra LIII: An-Najm
119Sūra CXIV: An-Nas
59Sūra LIV: Al-Qamar
120Analysis
60Sūra LV: Ar-Rahman
121Reflection
61Sūra LVI: Al-Waqia
122Memorable Quotes
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