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Appreciation

Testimonials from Scholars and Media

Dr Zafarul-Islam is a world famous and accomplished scholar of Arabic and Islam. With its appendices, this translation is a very comprehensive yet short Islamic encyclopedia.

Prof. Abdul Majid QaziDepartment of Arabic, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

The latest achievement of the distinguished scholar and author is his translation of the Holy Quran. He has well discharged the duty of introduction of Islam in the modern world.

Prof. Akhtarul WaseyProf. Emeritus (Islamic Studies), Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Khan's translation is accurate, conveying effectively the sense of the original. He deserves credit for having opted for simple, easy-to-understand English, free from jargon or any embellishment. A valuable component of Khan's interpretation of the Qur'ān is his sane and pragmatic advice to the Muslims living as minorities all over the world… the sweep of Khan's scholarship is astonishingly rich and deep. His reader-friendly presentation skills have enhanced the usefulness of the work.

Muslim World Book ReviewLeicester, UK

This translation is one of the better works on the Qur'an, and the modern English translation makes it easier to read and understand the Qur'anic verses. It is highly recommended.

The Muslim NewsLondon

Translation of the Quranic text is of high standard, simple and in easy to understand lucid English… A bright aspect of this translation is that it guides Muslims as to how they should live as minorities in non-Muslim majority countries… The beauty of its English language, authenticity of its translation and representing Tafsīr bil-Māthūr to a large extent are the hallmarks of this translation.

Tahqiqat-e IslamiAligarh

Each new translation improves on the prior ones. This one, being the most recent, is unquestionably superior. I can safely refer it to anyone who asks me for opinion on the best Qur'an translation, both Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

Syed Abdullah TariqRampur

Accurate, authentic and accessible to the general English reader as possible. None could have done better among the contemporary Muslim scholars I am acquainted with.

Anis LuqmanSedra, Abu Dhabi

La jawab – Unparalleled.

Shakil RashidEditor, Mumbai Urdu News

One of the best translations of the Holy Quran I have come across.

Dr Mohammad Makram BalawiIstanbul, Turkey

This translation is a comprehensive introduction to Islam.

AljazeeraDoha, Qatar

English translation of the Quran by him is being widely hailed as a milestone.

Times of IndiaMumbai

Get the Print Edition

First published in August 2023, this translation is available in two Hard bound editions. One comes with Parallel Arabic-English Texts and the other is the English only version. In December 2025 we had published the third edition of both versions, alhamdulillah.

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Scholars and readers are welcome to send their comments, suggestions and queries in English, Arabic or Urdu.

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© Translation, notes and appendices: Zafarul-Islam Khan 2023 / Institute of Islamic & Arab Studies, New Delhi.

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