First published in the United States in 1988, this is only bilingual edition of the Qur'an, the Holy Book of Islam. Ahmed Ali, a distinguished Pakistani novelist, diplomat, and poet presents this elegant and poetic translation, giving the original a living, contemporary, and accessible voice. On each page, the original Arabic and the translated English sit side by side, encouraging the reader to draw from both texts. Ali also includes notes where necessary, providing the full meaning of each word and phrase. This accessible volume is truly essential for both scholars and followers of islam.