Before the reader begins to study the Qur’an, he or she must realize that, unlike all other writings, this is a unique book with a supreme author, an eternal message, and a universal relevance. Its contents are not confined to a particular theme or style. Rather, it contains the foundations for an entire system of life, ranging from articles of faith and commandments to general moral teachings, rights and obligations, crime and punishment, personal and public law, and a host of other private and social concerns.

Given the depth as well as the sublimity of the Qur’anic text, a faithful translation of it into another language is virtually impossible. The various translations that exist today, however accurate they may be, cannot be designated as the Qur’an, since they can never hope to imitate the diction or style of the Book of Allah. But a translation is one of the few ways to export the message of the Qur’an to allow those who lack knowledge of Arabic to share this priceless gift.

In this database you will find the full text of three translations of Qur’an:

- Yusuf Ali Translation

- Pickthall Translation

- Shakir Translation

These translations are provided with an introduction by Abul A`la Al-Mawdudi for every surah.