The Qur'an with Annotated Interpretation in Modern English
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| Author | Ali Ünal |
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| Translators | Ali Laraki, Juan Pedro Andújar García |
| Language | English, Spanish |
| Subject | Qur'an translation, Tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis) |
| Publisher | Tughra Books, The Light Inc |
Publication date | 2006 |
| Pages | 1365 pages |
| ISBN | 9781597840002 |
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The Qur'an with Annotated Interpretation in Modern English is an English translation of the meanings of Qur'an written by Turkish Sunni Muslim scholar Ali Ünal. First published in 2006.[1]
The translation comes with interpretation and exposition on the meaning of Qur'anic verses in conjunction with Asbab al-Nuzul (the reasons for revelation or the circumstances of revelation) with extensive notes of explanation borrowed from various authoritative sources on the tafsir of the Qur'an.[2] As Fethullah Gülen notes in his foreword to this work, Ünal "aims to present, for the benefit of everyone, any truth which he has found to be in compliance with the essentials of Islam."
The work focuses particularly on the scientific facts of the Qur'an, the proofs for God's existence, and the purpose of life.
The whole work was translated into Spanish by Ali Laraki and Juan Pedro Andújar García in 2009, under the title of El Sagrado Corán y Su Interpretación Comentada (Template:Lang-en).[3]
Reception
The translation is praised and recommended by Fetullah Gülen in his introduction to the work.[4]
Selected Reviews
"The eloquence and deep learning of this volume speaks to people from all faiths. Framed by an introduction, extensive notes, and several appendices from a master of tafsir and ta'wil (Qur'anic interpretation and commentary), this volume attests to the universal appeal of Islam's holiest book. 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."
"The introductory material explaining both the provenance and interpretation of the Qur'an is among the most useful I have encountered in existing editions. Non-Muslim readers will certainly benefit from the general explanation of interpretation and commentary on the Qur'an, as well as the clear explication of how the text is presented in this edition. And here I compliment you on presenting a clearly Islamic understanding of the text which neither panders to political correctness nor seeks unnecessary conflict or confrontation with non-Muslim communities. It is increasingly recognized that casual readers of the Qur'an are more likely to be confused than enlightened if they simply read a literal translation in its given order."
— Robert Hunt, Professor of Religion, Southern Methodist University[5]
"Ali Unal's translation is one of the best English translations of the last few decades. The language is both lucid and faithful to the original Arabic. The commentary is extremely valuable for two main reasons. The first is the degree to which it roots itself in the classical tafsir tradition, bringing to its audience the insights of centuries of classical Qur'an interpretation. The second is its focus on the spiritual teachings and implications of the verses--a focus that is far too rare in many other contemporary commentaries."
— Scott C. Alexander, Professor of Islamic Studies, Catholic Theological Union[5]
"Unal's edition of the Qur'an is a valuable contribution to both the academic and devotional study of this great scripture, especially for those in the English-speaking world. The Qur'anic texts and the commentary are in modern English, and are arranged in an easy-to-use format that seems custom designed for sustained study."
See also
- Risale-i Nur
- The Majestic Quran: An English Rendition of Its Meanings
- English translations of the Quran
- List of translations of the Quran
References
- ^ Ali Ünal (2006). The Qurʼan with Annotated Interpretation in Modern English. Tughra Books. ISBN 9781597840002.
- ^ "Translations of the Qur'an Part I". Archived from the original on 20 May 2021.
- ^ Ali Ünal (2009). El Sagrado Coran y Su Interpretacion Comentada [The Holy Quran and its Interpretation Commented]. Translated by Ali Laraki; Juan Pedro ANdújar García. Editorial La Fuente. pp. 1470 pages. ISBN 9789752783133.
- ^ Peter Barnes; Gregory Baum, eds. (2015). Conversations on Fethullah Gülen and the Hizmet Movement: Dreaming for a Better World. Lexington Books. p. 44. ISBN 9781498522724.
- ^ a b c d Ali Ünal (2008). The Qur'an with Annotated Interpretation in Modern English. Tughra Books. p. Back cover of the book. ISBN 9781597841443.
