Quran: English Translation. Clear, Easy to Read, in Modern English.

Talal Itani

Aug 2014 · ClearQuran.com

About this ebook

Perhaps the best Quran English translation. It is clear, easy to read, and very faithful to the Arabic original. It closely follows the Arabic text, and often reminds the reader of the Arabic original. It uses today's English language, and today's English vocabulary, thus it is easy to read and understand. The flow is smooth, the sentence structure is simple, the meaning is clear. 

This Quran translation has no interpretations, no footnotes, and no explanations. It is a pure translation of the Quran, from Arabic to English, and it does not try to emphasize any school of thought. The text purely and accurately translates the Holy Quran, from Arabic, into contemporary English. 

It was translated by a Muslim, who saw firsthand the miracles inside the Quran. His native language is Arabic; his everyday language is American English. For 15 years, he studied the Quran. For many years, he translated speech between his mother and his wife. For a living, he develops quality software. 

This Quran translation is available in two editions. This edition (A) uses the word "Allah" to refer to the Creator. Edition (B) uses the word "God". 

Quran Sura 91. The Sun. ash-Shams. 
In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. 
1. By the sun and its radiance. 
2. And the moon as it follows it. 
3. And the day as it reveals it. 
4. And the night as it conceals it. 
5. And the sky and He who built it. 
6. And the earth and He who spread it. 
7. And the soul and He who proportioned it. 
8. And inspired it with its wickedness and its righteousness. 
9. Successful is he who purifies it. 
10. Failing is he who corrupts it. 
11. Thamood denied in its pride. 
12. When it followed its most wicked. 
13. The messenger of Allah said to them, "This is the she-camel of Allah, so let her drink." 
14. But they called him a liar, and hamstrung her. So their Lord crushed them for their sin, and leveled it. 
15. And He does not fear its sequel. 

The Quran is the last Book from the Creator. It contains guidance, mercy, and healing. The Quran is a blessing, within reach. 

Ratings and reviews

In surah Baqrah verse 62 I found a error that I believe was intentionally done. It is the type of error you would have to go out of your way to do. That verse talked about the Jews and Christians in past tense where as in this translation it talks about them in present tense which fundamentally changed the message conveyed in that part. I just read up till there and I don't think I can complete this book because I wouldn't know where similar errors are made.

This translator has oversimplified some parts to the point where there liberal bias is being seen. for example: 59. O Prophet! Tell your wives, and your daughters, and the women of the believers, to lengthen their garments. That is more proper, so they will be recognized and not harassed. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. this ayah mentions garments to lengthen which is so vague and so different from what was meant.

in the name of ALLAH please don't translate like which is not written exactly on quran. please translate what is on quran and what does quran says. understand the meaning of quran completely in proper manner and then try to translate it. if a reader reads it and understood it in a wrong way, may ALLAH forgive you. Allah is Great

About the author

Talal Itani is an electronics engineer, software developer, and writer. He was born in 1961, in Beirut Lebanon. He immigrated to the United States when he was 18, seeking education and peace. In 1983, he graduated with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. After a few years of employment, he founded a research and development company, which quickly became successful and renowned in the field of telecommunications.

Talal first encountered the Holy Quran in 1992. He studied and researched the Quran for 15 years, then decided to translate it himself, into clear and easy-to-read modern English. The translation, which he published in 2012, is praised as pure, clear, and very faithful to the Arabic Original. Talal currently develops software and maintains the Quran translation. He lives in the United States, is married, and has two adult daughters.

Quran Sura 87. The Most High. al-A'ala.
In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
1. Praise the Name of your Lord, the Most High.
2. He who creates and regulates.
3. He who measures and guides.
4. He who produces the pasture.
5. And then turns it into light debris.
6. We will make you read, so do not forget.
7. Except what God wills. He knows what is declared, and what is hidden.
8. We will ease you into the Easy Way.
9. So remind, if reminding helps.
10. The reverent will remember.
11. But the wretched will avoid it.
12. He who will enter the Gigantic Fire.
13. Where he will neither die, nor live.
14. Successful is he who purifies himself.
15. And mentions the name of his Lord, and prays.
16. But you prefer the present life.
17. Though the Hereafter is better, and more lasting.
18. This is in the former scriptures.
19. The Scriptures of Abraham and Moses.