Reddit reviews The Holy Qur'an with English Translation and Commentary (English and Arabic Edition)
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Hard Cover, Smyth SewnGold Page Edges, Bible Paper, Ribbon book mark
Are you talking about this translation? If so, the translator is an Ahmadiyya and some of the views contained in the introduction and commentary are contrary to the beliefs of most Muslims.
I didn't even think about commentary. I feel like a simpleton now!
I honestly have no issues with purchasing a Quran if it comes with commentary.
Highest reviewed one I could find was:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/091332101X?pc_redir=1408373579&robot_redir=1
I recommend the Quran first as Islam tends to be a hot button issue recently. Also it's quite different from the Bible. As far as translations go, the "default" one is the King Fagd Quran http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/996077015X/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1374528231&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY190
But if you want one that has a shit ton of footnotes that explains what it's talking about get this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/091332101X/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1374528338&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY190
Their translation of the Holy Qu'ran have subtle differences when compared to the mainstream used one. It's known by many people to be better translated though
Ahmadiyya Holy Qur'an
http://www.amazon.com/Holy-Quran-English-Translation-Commentary/dp/091332101X/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208702621&sr=8-3
Yusef Ali Holy Qur'an
http://www.amazon.com/English-interpretation-Holy-Quran/dp/1930097468/ref=pd_bbs_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208702621&sr=8-11
All translations are........meh imo.
Read every religious book and then read Christopher Hitchens. Probably check the local library?
Found this on Amazon
The best english-interpretation of the Qu'ran that I've come across is translated by Maulana Muhammad Ali.
It is filled with thorough footnotes, citations, and an extensive index. It also adds important context to each verse/chapter. I did my research before buying this, and it was worth every penny.
There are people out there that will say "But, but he's an Ahmadi!" Sigh.....that's irrelevant. This was his life's work, over 50 years, and it shows. He has a degree in english, so the english translation of the heavily-nuanced classical Arabic is amazing. Check it out if you want. http://www.amazon.com/English-Translation-Commentary-Arabic-Edition/dp/091332101X