Unal Ali. The Qur'an with Annotated Interpretation in Modern English

Tughra Books, 2008 — 1368 p. — ISBN10: 1597841447 / ISBN13: 978-1597841443A timely addition to literature on the holy book of Islam, this translation provides the Arabic text as well as extensive explanations and interpretations on most verses. The use of modern English both in the translation and the commentaries, and the focus on social and historical aspects of Islam in the commentaries and appendices make the translation particularly accessible.Review
"The eloquence and deep learning of this volume speaks to people from all faiths. Readers who are new to the study of the Qur'an, as well as those who are already immersed in its beauty, will benefit immensely from Unal's annotated translation." -Dr. Bernadette Andrea, University of Texas-San Antonio"The introductory material explaining both the provenance and interpretation of the Qur'an is among the most useful I have encountered in existing editions...a clearly Islamic understanding of the text which neither panders to political correctness nor seeks unnecessary conflict or confrontation with non-Muslim communities." -Robert Hunt, Southern Methodist University"Readers who are new to the study of the Qur'an, as well as those who are already immersed in its beauty, will benefit immensely from Unal's annotated translation." --Dr. Bernadette Andrea, University of Texas-San Antonio"Present[s] a clearly Islamic understanding of the text which neither panders to political correctness nor seeks unnecessary conflict or confrontation with non-Muslim communities." --Robert Hunt, director, global theological education, Southern Methodist University"One of the best English translations of the last few decades. The language is both lucid and faithful to the original Arabic." --Scott C. Alexander, Ph.D., associate professor, Islamic Studies; director, Catholic-Muslim studies, Catholic Theological UnionAli Ünal is the editor of Islam Addresses Contemporary Issues and The Resurrection and the Afterlife, a columnist for Zaman Daily Newspaper, and the author of Advocate of Dialogue, Crossroads, and Essentials Concepts in the Holy Qur'an.