Marmaduke Pickthall (1875–1936)

This is a fairly literal, scholarly translation of the Koran -with commentary. It is easier to understand than other translations of the Koran I have tried to read. It gives historical context and excerpts from supporting documents to help elucidate the intended meanings. Though I found the prophet's continual complaining a bit grating at times, I was very gratified to read in black and white the truth of what I have heard some moderate Moslems say: that the Prophet Mohamed was much more show more merciful and generous (especially to women) than many modern day people who call themselves his followers.

Thisis worthwhile reading for non-Arabic speaking people who want to get a 'handle' on what the Koran actually says! show less

I'm a Dawood fan. His approach is very like Pickhall's (compare Ali's translation!) but in fully modern English. Still, this is a fine translation.

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La primera traducción al inglés del Corán por un inglés musulmán, el objetivo del Glorioso Corán es presentar a los lectores ingleses lo que los musulmanes de todo el mundo consideran el significado de las palabras del Corán. De manera concisa y en un lenguaje digno, con vistas a los requisitos de los musulmanes ingleses, el Libro se presenta casi literalmente y se han hecho todos los esfuerzos posibles para elegir el idioma adecuado. Completamente indexado, el árabe original show more acompaña la traducción al inglés y los comentarios. -
The first English translation of the Qur'an by an Englishman who is a Muslim, the aim of The Glorious Qur'an is to present to English readers what Muslims the world over hold to be the meaning of the words of the Qur'an. Concisely and in worthy language, with a view to the requirements of English Muslims, the Book is rendered almost literally and every effort has been made to choose befitting language. Fully indexed, the original Arabic accompanies the English translation and commentaries. show less