The Qur’an, Allah’s eternal Word, holds a central and revered position in Islam. This divine message revealed over 23 years to Allah’s Final Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him), is a literary marvel. One of the most astounding aspects of the Qur’an is its unparalleled linguistic beauty, depth and coherence. The Qur’an represents the ultimate guidance for Muslims, encompassing spiritual, moral, legal and societal aspects.
For those who have not delved into classical Arabic and other sciences related to the Qur’an, grasping its miraculous dimensions and comprehensive message can be challenging. To make this profound message more accessible to a broader audience, scholars and translators have undertaken the monumental task of translating the Arabic Qur’an into numerous languages, including English.
Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri took this weighty task of translating the Qur’an, first in Urdu and completed in 2005, with the title of ‘Irfan-ul-Qur’an. This translation was an exegetical translation consisting of many explanatory points deeply elaborating the Qur’anic text. This Urdu translation was later translated into English and published in 2006 under the title of The Glorious Qur’an.
Nearly two decades later, Shaykh-ul-Islam embarked on a new endeavour to directly translate the Qur’an from Arabic into English. This extensive project spanned almost three years, culminating in its completion in December 2023. Immense dedication and effort were poured into this undertaking, with Shaykh-ul-Islam often devoting hours to deciphering and articulating a single verse. His commitment lay in not just conveying the original Qur’anic Arabic but also ensuring a seamless flow in the English rendition.
The Manifest Qur’an is a brand-new translation, directly translated from the Arabic and it is an independent translation from both ‘Irfan al-Qu’an and The Glorious Qur’an. This is probably the first time in Islamic history that the Qur’an has been translated independently into two different languages by the same translator.
