The Holy Qur'an: Transliteration in Roman Script with Arabic Text Part 1

"The Holy Quran with Arabic Text, Transliteration, English Translation, Commentary and Notes" by Abdullah Yusuf Ali is a highly comprehensive and informative edition of the Quran, designed to provide readers with all the essential resources and insights they need to study and understand the holy text of Islam.One of the key features of this edition is the inclusion of the original Arabic text of the Quran, which is presented in clear and readable script. This is important because the Quran is considered the word of God in the Arabic language, and so it is essential for scholars and students of Islam to be able to read and understand the text in its original form.In addition to the Arabic text, this edition also includes a phonetic transliteration of each verse. This allows readers who are not familiar with the Arabic script to understand and pronounce the words correctly, thus enabling them to better appreciate the beauty and power of the language in which the Quran was revealed.The English translation provided in this edition is widely regarded as one of the most accurate and accessible translations available. Abdullah Yusuf Ali was a highly respected scholar and translator of the Quran, and his translation has been widely praised for its clarity, accuracy, and faithfulness to the original text.In addition to the Quranic text and translation, this edition also includes extensive commentary and notes by Abdullah Yusuf Ali. The commentary covers a wide range of topics, including historical context, Islamic theology, and moral teachings, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the meaning and significance of each verse.The notes section includes detailed explanations of key terms and concepts, as well as references to related verses and hadiths. This makes it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the Quran and its teachings.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali was born on 4 April 1872, in Surat, a textile town in Gujarat, Western India, which formed part of the ‘Presidency of Mumbai’ in the days of Raj. He belonged to a mercantile community known as the Bohras, who trace their Muslim ancestry to the efforts of preachers dispatched by the Fatimid caliphs in Cairo. His father, a merchant, was a very religious man who made sure that his son learned Qur’an before anything else. Upon the completion of young Yusuf’s committing the entire Qur’an to memory, his father celebrated the occasion with a grand banquet, thus showing to his son the importance of his achievement and the importance of the Qur’an. In addition to studying contemporary knowledge at school, “Abdullah continued to receive lessons in Arabic language and never ceased in his studies of the Qur’an.

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