Quran Translation and Translators
Who among the following was the first Asian t translate the Holy Quran into English?
Overview
Who among the following was the first Asian to translate the Holy Quran into English?
The first Asian to translate the Holy Quran into English was Abdullah Yusuf Ali. He was a British-Indian Islamic scholar and translator, best known for his English translation of the Quran, "The Meaning of the Holy Quran".
Published in 1934, it was the first English translation of the Quran by an Asian scholar, marking a significant milestone in the spread of Islamic knowledge and understanding in the English-speaking world.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation is still widely read and respected today, appreciated for its clarity, accuracy, and insight into the Quranic message.
Explanation
Abdullah Yusuf Ali (1872-1953) was a British-Indian Islamic scholar and translation.
He was best known for his English translation of the Quran, "The Meaning of the Holy Quran".
Published in 1934, it was the first English translation of the Quran by an Asian scholar.
