This is the famous Muhsin Khan & Hilali "Noble Qur'an," here rendered in a paperback (softcover flexible) edition, measuring 14x21 cm (good for student usage, handy in backpacks and for travelling). Arabic plus English text with footnotes on many pages.
The Interpretation of the Meaning of The Noble Quran By Muhammad Muhsin Khan and Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-din Al-Hilali is a summarized version of At-Tabari, Al-Qurtubi, and Ibn Kathir with comments from Sahih Al-Bakhari. This Quran features a glossary of arabic terms in the back, along with an explanation of some of the most common beliefs of a Muslim.
Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan (رحمه الله) was a distinguished scholar of Hadith and Islamic sciences, best known for his role in translating The Noble Qur’an into English. He served for many years at the Islamic University of Madinah and was closely associated with authentic Hadith scholarship, including the renowned English translation of Sahih al-Bukhari. His contribution to the Qur’an translation focused on clarity, accuracy, and faithfulness to the understanding of the early generations of Islam, making the meanings of the Qur’an accessible to English-speaking readers worldwide.
Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali (رحمه الله) was a prominent Moroccan scholar, linguist, and traveler in the pursuit of knowledge. He studied and taught in several parts of the Muslim world and Europe, mastering Arabic, English, and multiple other languages. As a co-translator of The Noble Qur’an, his deep command of classical Arabic and Tafsir played a key role in preserving the precise meanings of the Qur’anic text. His scholarly efforts were rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, with a strong emphasis on authentic interpretation.