The meaning of the holy quran by abdullah yusuf ali, new. Is it haram to read the abdullah yusuf ali translation of the. Alquran yusuf ali english translation islamhelpline. English translation of the meanings by abdullah yusuf ali from a version revised by the presidency of islamic researches, ifta, call and guidance. Yusuf alis commentary, while very enlightening, is interspersed with the text of the quran without sufficient formatting differences. It is the duty of every muslim, man, woman, or child, to read the quran and understand it according to his own capacity. His translation and commentary has been published many times and is used widely in the english speaking world as well as in places where english is read and understood. Presentations islamic art of living manners from quran audios from 163 islamic scholars islamic articles islamic personality series a guide to islam for nonmuslims mothers day, fathers day. Abdullah yusuf ali please read the book for commentary by the author acknowledgement. Interpretation of the meanings of the noble quran in the english language english and arabic edition hardcover translation.
Sep 25, 2002 discover book depositorys huge selection of abdullah yusuf ali books online. His translation of the quran into english, is the current preferred version in the civilized world. Text, translation and commentary by abdullah yusuf. Abdullah yusuf ali was born in surat, gujarat in british india. The quran is in arabic, with english translation yusuf ali, plus commentaries that provide plenty of information regarding historical context, crossreferences from the bible and torah, and more. Since that time, there have been innumerable reprinting and millions of copies distributed throughout the world. The holy quran english translation by abdullah yusuf ali transliteration in roman script by m. Text, translation and commentary is an english translation of the quran by indian muslim civil servant abdullah yusuf ali 18721953. The artistic images painted by the words are unique and priceless. The meaning of the holy quran edition 10 by abdullah. It is the supreme authority in islam and the living source of all islamic teaching. An english interpretation of the holy quran with full arabic text.
A few interpreters are more devoted to the first, while others are all the freer with the rendering into english. Ask any english speaking muslim what translation and commentary of the quran they originally studied, and the chances are that it was the one by abdullah yusuf ali. This is a very useful translation of the quran, however the formatting of this kindle edition leaves everything to be desired. First published in 1934, it remains to this day the most widely read and quoted english translation of the quran. Is it haram to read the abdullah yusuf ali translation of. The word allah is used instead of god as it is now widely understood transliteration in roman script the arabic text is printed in parallel columns in black with transliteration in red and the english text in black it has been more than half a century since the first appearance of abdullah yusuf ali s superlative work, the holy quran. Guidance for mankind softcover arabic and english m farooqeazam malik juz amma part 30 of the quran. Ali was born in bombay, british india to a wealthy merchant family.
After the pilgrimage, in pagan times, the pilgrims used to gather in assemblies in which the praises of ancestors were sung. Translated by abdullah yusuf ali, the holy quran also known as the koran is the sacred book of islam. Instead, they praise the mushin khan translation of the quran. The quran by abdullah yusuf ali online islamic book. He studied english literature and studied at several european universities, including the university of leeds. With text, translation and commentary with text, translation and commentary with text. Reviews of the english translation of the holy quran with commentary maulana abdul majid daryabadi, a leader of sunni muslim opinion, editor of such, lucknow, india, 25 june 1943. Published and printed by the king fahd holy quran printing complex in 1987.
Besides the extant works there were innumerable works written for special groups of people or from special points of view or for special purposes, which have perished. The quran was uncovered in the arabic language, and any interpretation, best case scenario, is a translation of the importance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is the word of god whose truth was revealed to the prophet muhammad through the angel gabriel over a period of 23 years. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. It includes a summarized version of attabari, alqurtubi and ibn kathir with comments from sahih albukhari scattered throughout.
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Preface to first edition, 1934 the holy quran translation. Abdullah yusuf ali books list of books by author abdullah. Aaleimran the family of imran, the house of imran 200 4. Quranic chapters are called suras and verses are called ayahs. Very valuable for anyone who wants to study the quran. Text, translation and commentary with text, translation and commentary with text, translation and commentary with text, translation and commentary. Commentaries on the quran quranic literature is so voluminous that no single man can compass a perusal of the whole.
Multilingual quran fully search able multilingual quran with arabic te x t, three searchable english translations, and commentary by agha puya s. The quran, believed by muslims to be the word of god, was revealed to the prophet muhammad 1,400 years ago. A full alquran, with english translation by abdullah yusuf ali. Many scholars dont seem to give this translation of the quran much praise. Zahid aziz this extremely wellknown and popular work was first published from 1934 onwards, appearing initially in individual parts paras. He quran was revealed in the arabic language, and any translation, at best. First this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Eliyasee hardcover this is a nice hardbound edition. The text in english is printed in larger type than the running commentary, in order to distinguish, at a glance, the substance from the shadow. The holy quran koran translation into english by yusuf ali. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears.
Abdullah yusuf alis translation centenary of maulana muhammad alis english translation of the quran background, history and influence on later translations compiled by dr. The holy quran text translation and commentary by abdullah. Holy quran text translation and commentary, abdullah. The holy quran transliteration transliteration,abdullah. In 1938, yusuf alis translation of the quran was published in lahore. Among those quran translations which found saudi favor and, therefore, wide distribution, was the abdullah yusuf ali 18721952 rendition that, from its first appearance in 1934 until very recently, was the most popular english version among muslims. Abdullah yusuf ali died on 10th december 1953 in london. It has been more than half a century since the first appearance of abdullah yusuf alis superlative work, the holy quran.
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Abdullah yusuf ali was an muslim scholar born in india who translated the holy quran into english. Jun 23, 2014 114 videos play all quran english yusuf ali translation full hd quran. Abdullah yusuf ali is most famous for his monumental english translation of the quran, the holy quran. The the the the quran the quran the quran the quran. Annisaa yusuf ali translation recitations and translations. To deny the excellence of maulvi muhammad alis translation, the influence it has exercised and its proselytising utility would be to deny the light of the sun. This is the universally popular abdullah yusuf ali translation, unique in this edition by having its arabic script be the script commonly familiar with by those of indian or pakistani upbringing, i. The holy quran arabic edition audiobook by abdullah.
If it is, can you recommend me some other translator of the quran that is good. Abdullah yusuf ali, cbe, frsl was an indian islamic scholar who translated the quran into english. I found the date of death is about 1948 m, 67 h in lahore from a pretext of a quran translation book, but the date in this article is different. Quran english yusuf ali translation 002 al baqara the. Hear the quran volume 4 audiobook by abdullah yusuf ali. Jun 23, 2014 quran english yusuf ali translation 111 al masad the palm fibremeccan islam4peace com duration. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. Mirza hairat of delhi also published a translation, delhi 1919. Sad ending of abdullah yousuf ali the translator of quran. The holy quran transliteration transliteration, abdullah yusuf ali quran buy, how to buy urdu books online, buy urdu books online india, quran online buy. Eliyasee hardcover this is a nice hardbound edition of the popular three column format quran with. The four relatively short books reproduced in this volume emphasize this dimension of his professionalism.
Mir ahmed ali abdullah yusuf alis quran commentary, the deletion of the merits of imams hasan and husayn a, and other changes. Holy quran text translation commentary by ali abdullah. Arabic text with english translation and commentary abdullah yusuf ali download bok. Shop amongst our popular books, including 25, the meaning of the holy quran englisharabic, the quran and more from abdullah yusuf ali. The quran translation paperback may 1, 2002 by abdullah yusuf ali author. Shop amongst our popular books, including 25, the meaning of the holy quran english arabic, the quran and more from abdullah yusuf ali. English translation by abdullah yusuf ali from a version revised by the presidency of islamic researches, ifta, call and guidance.
As it was revealed, so it was committed to memory by his companions. Hear the quran volume 1 audiobook by abdullah yusuf ali. Buy the the the the quran the quran the quran the quran. Tahrif abdullah yusuf alis english commentary of the quran. It has become among the most widely known english translations of the quran, due in part to its prodigious use of footnotes, and its distribution and subsidization by saudi arabian beneficiaries during the late 20th century. Abdullah yusuf ali author of the meaning of the holy quran. English translation and commentary by ali, abdullah yusuf isbn. I like this version as abdullah has made a direct translation without being personally judgemental to anybody.
But in his longer and more substantial works he was preeminently a social historian with special focus on art, religion and intellect. Translation of the meanings of the holy quran for english. The meanings of the holy quran by abdullah yusufali. But the importance of islam grows and translations are needed. It includes a summarized version of attabari, alqurtubi and ibn kathir with comments from sahih al.
Reviews of the english translation of the holy quran with. Ask any englishspeaking muslim what translation and commentary of the quran they originally studied, and the chances are that it was the one by abdullah yusuf ali. Quran with english tafseer commentary by abdullah yusuf ali. It is possible to read this running rhythmic commentary by itself to get a general birdseye view of the contents of the holy book before you proceed to the study of the book itself. Discover book depositorys huge selection of abdullah yusuf ali books online. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The quran is the central religious text of islam, which muslims believe to be a revelation from god. Alim provides the opportunity to learn quran, hadith and islamic history.
As a child, ali received a religious education and, eventually, could recite the entire quran from memory. The holy quran, text, translation and commentary by. The quran has a wealth of informationboth worldly wisdom and intellectual conceptsproviding a code of life for humankind generally and muslims in. This version, the yusuf ali quran is the most faithful translation available in english. Text, translation and commentary by ll l, published in 1934 by sheikh muhammad ashraf. Assessing english translations of the quran middle east. The holy quran transliteration in roman script with arabic text and english translation by allah, abdullah yusuf ali, et al. Which is the best quran translation book in english. Abdullah yusuf ali was a renowned english translator and commentator of the quran. Muslim believe that the holy quran was revealed only in the original classical arabic. This english translation is wonderful, abdullah yusuf ali worked very hard in getting this to print and learning its meanings.
The quran translated by abdullah yusuf ali the quran, a book which brings glad tidings to mankind along with divine admonition, stresses the importance of mans discovery of truth on both spiritual and intellectual planes. His translation and commentary has been published many times and is used widely in the english speaking world as well as. Free download of holy quran translated to english by translated by yusuf ali. Text, translation and commentary, later published, printed and distributed on an unprecendented scale. Brown i had a pdf of same but i had to buy a hardcopy to read. In the notes to this copy of the qurans translation, abdullah yusuf ali writes, the first muslim to undertake an english translation was dr. Transliteration in roman script with arabic text and english translation color of the book may vary 9781567443714.
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