Islam: Qur'an

Iranian (Shi'a) translation, published in Pakistan and Iran and distributed in the U.S. - relatively clear and readable

Older scholarly edition. Reliable but archaic; harder to read than some scholarly editions.

Poetic translation that tries to convey some of the original's rhythm, cadence and rhetorical style, some of which ends up reading strangely in English.

Accompanied by CD in Recorded Sound, RECORD CD WHITECLO 1. Only covers 5% of the Qu'ran, but tries to impart the "awe and intimacy" experienced by the believer though a poetic translation, a good glossary, illustrations and a recording of a vocal recitation and call to prayer.

A popular, generally informal and readable translation designed for "young Muslims in America." Criticized by some Muslim scholars as overly Americanized.