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The Glorious Quran – Parallel Arabic-English Edition with Annotations

The Glorious Quran presented in this Parallel Arabic-English Edition is a landmark contribution to Qur’anic studies in the modern era. Designed for Muslims, reverts, students of knowledge, and sincere non-Muslim seekers, this edition offers the sacred Arabic revelation side by side with a precise, readable English translation grounded firmly in the understanding of Islam’s earliest generations.

In an age where translations often sacrifice accuracy for style—or ideology for accessibility—this edition stands apart. Translated by Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, it aims to answer a pressing need of our time: to read the Qur’an in English without losing the depth, context, and intent preserved by the Salaf and classical Islamic scholarship.

Why This Translation Matters Today

Many Muslims today can recite the Qur’an beautifully yet struggle to understand its message in depth. Reverts and non-Muslims, on the other hand, often encounter translations that feel confusing, archaic, or disconnected from authentic Islamic teachings. The Glorious Quran bridges this gap by offering clarity without compromise.

This work began as a critical reassessment of Abdullah Yusuf Ali’s famous 1930s translation—long admired, yet dated in language and occasionally imprecise in meaning. Over a twelve-year scholarly effort, Dr. Khan produced a fully new translation, correcting linguistic inaccuracies, removing archaic expressions, and grounding every verse in the most authoritative Arabic sources available.

The result is a Qur’an that speaks to the modern reader in clear English while remaining deeply faithful to how the earliest Muslims understood Allah’s words. This makes it invaluable for:

• Muslims seeking deeper understanding beyond recitation
• New Muslims building a strong foundation in belief
• Students comparing Arabic and English verse by verse
• Non-Muslims studying Islam from authentic sources

Scholarly Methodology Rooted in Authentic Sources

Unlike many contemporary translations influenced by philosophy or sectarian readings, this edition relies exclusively on the oldest and most reliable Islamic references. Classical tafsīr works, early Arabic lexicons, authentic hadith collections, and the earliest biographies of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ were consulted to determine precise meanings of difficult terms and expressions.

Over 2,000 carefully written annotations address the very questions modern readers ask—about theology, law, history, and misunderstood verses. This approach prevents the confusion and doubt that often arise from context-less translations, and which are frequently exploited by critics of Islam.

A Complete Reference Manual for Understanding Islam

This is far more than a translation. It functions as a comprehensive guide to Islam itself. Extensive appendices include:

• An introduction to the Qur’an and its compilation
• A concise biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ based on earliest sources
• Allah’s Beautiful Names with meanings and Qur’anic references
• A dictionary of Islamic terms
• A detailed subject index of the Qur’an

Together, these tools transform this edition into a lifelong companion—useful for study circles, personal reflection, da‘wah, and academic research alike.

Relevance from the Qur’an and Sunnah

Allah says:
“Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur’an, and indeed, We will be its Guardian.”
(Qur’an 15:9 – Quran.com)

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 5027 – Sunnah.com)

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Related Edition You May Find Helpful

If you are looking for an English-only version for focused reading or gifting, you may also explore The Glorious Quran – English Translation Edition, available in an authentic publisher-sourced hardcover.

Technical Specifications

• Title: The Glorious Quran – Parallel Arabic-English Edition
• Translator: Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan
• Publisher: Pharos Media & Publishing Pvt Ltd
• ISBN-10: 8172211341
• ISBN-13: 9788172211349
• Pages: 1234
• Language: Arabic & English
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Year: October 2023

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