George Sale's two-volume translation was to remain the most widely available English translation over the next 200 years, and is still in print today, with release of a recent 2009 edition.
Who translated the Quran to English?
George Sale is the first translator of meanings of the Holy Quran into English, according to Ibrahim Marzouq in his book “Leaders Guide”. George Sale was born in London in 1697 and died in 1736. Sale studied at the King's School in Canterbury.
Is Sahih International reliable?
There is no problem in getting Sahih International translation. It is one of the most reliable translations of the Holy Quran in English Language.
Is it OK to translate the Quran?
it can be translated in any language in the world. The Quran may translated to any language, in fact there are English translations by several scholars available.
Is it OK to read the Quran in English?
Originally Answered: Can I read Quran in English rather than reading it in Arabic? Short answer is YES.
Is it a sin to translate the Quran?
It is not a sin to translate it. But a translation is not “The Glorious Qu'ran.” It is a translation of it, but it ceases to be “The Qu'ran” when it is translated out of the original Arabic. According to Islamic teaching and theology, The Qu'ran, as the word of Allah is untranslatable.
Why is it not allowed to translate Quran?
According to Islamic theology, the Qurʻan is a revelation very specifically in Arabic, and so it should only be recited in Quranic Arabic. Translations into other languages are necessarily the work of humans and so, according to Muslims, no longer possess the uniquely sacred character of the Arabic original.
Is The Clear Quran a good translation?
While each of those translations is wonderful in their own right, this is hands down the best Qur'an translation in English I've ever read. The text is both smooth and accurate, the notes are informative and the introduction is amazing. This is an excellent Qur'an for study, inspiration, and dawah. Highly recommended!
What is a clear Quran?
Along with just enough footnotes to clarify complex and contextual meanings, and brief Surah introductions, THE CLEAR QURAN groups verses and titles them based on the theme of those verses (hence the word Thematic in the title), to provide internal coherence to readers Muslims and non-Muslims alike.