Links to English translations of the Qur'an

[Michael Stuart Kelly]

Links to English translations of the Qur'an

Here are some very good links for those who wish to read the Qur'an (and other articles). More may be added over time.

Translation by M.H. Shakir

Published by Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an, Inc., in 1983

Searchable

Translation by Dr. T.B.Irving

First American Translation

Includes the essay "Introduction to The Noble Reading" by Irving

(Note from MSK, July 2010: I just checked and that link is broken. Dr. Irving's translation is now here: Online Quran Project.)

The Noble Qur'an

Comparative version of three translations by Yusuf Ali, Pickthal and Shakir

This is part of USC-MSA Compendium of Muslim Texts that includes the following essays and research tools:

Fundamentals: Allah, Muhammad, Qur'an, Sunnah, Pillars

Special Topics: Economics, History, Human Relations, Law, Misconceptions About Islam, Politics

Tools: Qur'an Search, Hadeeth Search, Glossary

The Qur'ān in English Translation

Other site giving comparative version of three translations by Yusuf Ali, Pickthal and Shakir

Translation by Dr. Rashad Khalifa

Site includes original Arabic version and essays on Islam, some of which condemn radical Islamism

Internet Sacred Text Archive

Includes versions of four translations by Yusuf Ali, Pickthall, Palmer and Rodwell

Site also includes the Hadith (two different texts), Sufi Texts and Other books

Islam Awakened

Comparative version of 17 translations by Literal, Yusuf Ali, Pickthal, Arberry, Sarwar, Hilali/Khan, H/K/Saheeh, Malik, QXP, Maulana Ali, Free Minds, Qaribullah, George Sale, JM Rodwell, and Asad

The Noble Qur'an

Translation by Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al Hilali and Muhammad Muhsin Khan. English translation endorsed by the Saudi government (according to Wikipedia article on the Qur'an).

Published by SalafiPublications.com

Includes many essays, free audio files and links, including introductory essays for non-Muslims.

A Literal Translation of the Final Revealed Scripture

Translation by Free Minds and Progressive Muslims

Includes instructions on how to study the Qur'an

The Skeptic's Annotated Qur'an

This is the full text of the Qur'an along with a series of commentaries from a skeptic viewpoint according to category (Injustice, Intolerance, Cruelty and Violence, Absurdities, Good Stuff, Women, Contradictions, Sex, Interpretations, Science and History, Family Values, Language and Homosexuality). The translation used is The Meaning of the Glorious Qur'an by Mohammed Marmaduke Pickthall.