- My preferred Quran translation is The Quran as it Explains Itself, by Dr.
Shabbir Ahmed. Although not technically a word for word translation, rather a contextual understanding, this work is unique in that it utilizes Quraish (Prophet Muhammad’s dialect) Arabic definitions, reason, and leaves out dubious historical references common in other works. For hard copy, please visit: Our Beacon. Also available in 
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- Visit Islamawakened.com to compare 40+ translations, including Dr. Shabbir Ahmed’s, side-by-side. An indispensable resource.
- Visit Lost Islamic History to reconnect with neglected Muslim contributions in all fields of the Arts and Sciences and in the development of modern civilization.