English translations of Qur’an

naveed wrote: Hilali/Muhsin Khan's translation is based on Abdullah Yusuf Ali's. It was written to correct the errors in the Yusuf Ali translation. There is a book documenting most of these errors. I think it was simply called something like "Errors in Yusuf Ali's translation of the Quran".

There has been several different volumes of Abdullah Yusuf Ali's english Quran.  I would think he would correct mistakes as another volume became published, correct?

He also has, which I have in my possession right now, "The meaning of the Holy Quran" which is different from the other books because it does not provide Ahadith to explain certain verses of the Quran.  There are explanations, but they are in his words, with no proof. 

Yusuf. wrote: Assalamu alaikum, As far as I know Cleary is not a Muslim, but many Islamic sites I trust have unanimously stated that this translation is the most accurate representation of the original text yet produced. Cleary is an Arabic and Islamic scholar who is widely respected in the Muslim world for his work with Classical Arabic texts. From what little I have read of this translation, I agree that he devoted all his knowledge to producing a clear and accurate English translation. Akhi Mustafa, so good to hear from you. My life has become very difficult of late, and I am facing perhaps the greatest crisis in my earthly life at the moment. Please offer du'a that I have the strength to endure this time Insha'Allah.

Thank you, brother, for the explanation about the translation. I will advise the library of the university that I attend to get it.

May Allah give you the best help in this time of crisis and give you all the strength that you need so that will you get out of this test in the best way.

I have been reading from Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation with the added commentary and have found it is one of the best when compared to others.  I have also compared it to Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation and have found it's very similiar.  I have heard most muslims, especially Imaams say they prefer Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation over all.

I also read somewhere that Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation is highly used by and considered biased by the shia sect.  I was wondering if anybody could comment on that??

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah

ummziba wrote: Still, I will plug away, Allah willing, I will at least be blessed for trying.

Insha allah sister, it is said in a hadith that one who has a difficulty in reading is rewarded twice as much as one who can read with ease

Rewards are with intentions,  so keep trying, He will make it easy for you insha allah.

I am sorry to learn about your situation. If it is hard for you, stay with the translations. There is a great deal of understanding in these as well. In which case it would be good to follow the tafsir too.

There are some good tafsir translations also available.

May allah help you and reward you for all your intentions and efforts.

Maa salaama,

Nausheen