The Quran: English Meanings and Notes

by Saheeh International

First published in 1997, this translation of the Quran has received outstanding reviews for its accuracy, style and simplified English. Its 2,000 footnotes and supplemental subject index are beneficial additions. It has been highly recommended by notable personalities such as Sheik Yusuf Estes, Dr. Zakir Naik, Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, Imam Siraj Wahaj and Dr. Bilal Philips.

Genres: Islam, Nonfiction, Religion

744 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 24, 2011

Reviews

[Sahar · Rating 5 out of 5]

”And there will remain the Face of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.” [55:27]

[5 pound poi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was expecting GLORY after hearing from every Muslim that I've ever spoken with how beautiful, majestic and poetic the Koran is, but this was actually BORING as all hell. Perhaps it's the translation, I don't know, but I'm definitely feeling let down haha. I didn't quite finish it all due to overwhelming boredom.

I was excited about reading it at face value and compiling a list along the way of all the things I would have to change in my life if I believed everything within the Koran at face value. I did not accomplish this little plan of mine however because it was so hard to get through all the mundane, trivial shit in the way. Why are gods always so long-winded!

[Naz Hassan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This translation is good, but I unfortunately, takes too many liberties in what it includes in parenthesis. I'm a little skeptical of including interpretations of the translator in line with the actual text.

[Md Eftekhar · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most recommended translation of Quran as mentioned by various scholars

Easy language and nice links for footnotes. Some other details on compilation and science of Quranic understanding mentioned as well. Highly recommended if you want to understand Quran better (obviously if you don't know Arabic)

[Brian Wilcox · Rating 3 out of 5]

The translation was highly readable. The in-text [bracketed] notes were usually nonessential, including adding meaning that the text itself did not necessarily support. Interpretations in footnotes were at times suspect but frequently illuminating. I received what I sought: a better understanding of Islam and better acquaintance with the Quran.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it very beautiful and every word you cling onto as if is gold.

Love the beautiful teachings of the glorious Quran. It was very easy to follow and had the Arabic words easy translated.

[Grow with Marjan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mashallah the best version of Quran translation I’ve found. The wordings are easy to understand. I finished reading the whole Quran translation for the first time with this book.
*tip* -> if you read read 10 pages everyday, you will complete the whole Quran in only 2 months!! :)

[Abubakar · Rating 3 out of 5]

masha allah
well translatated

[Debbie Zagarit · Rating 5 out of 5]

perfect translation

This is my favourite translation. The way you read it is rhythmic in harmony with other scriptures Highly recommend this version

[PenguinboiG]

Yes

[Rakibullah Sazib · Rating 4 out of 5]

easy to understand, but obviously there are some errors

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alhumdulilah.