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The clarion calls of our most sacred holy books share one common cause; the tantamount task of reconciling the world to God, and men and women to each other. These scriptures serve to remind of us of man’s fallen nature throughout history, and our unquenchable necessity of a merciful and gracious God. Unfortunate to humankind, both past and present, is the obfuscation of the poetic power and reconciling work of the Qur’an. Current geopolitical events and radical extremists mar the Qur’an, giving rise to further misunderstandings and bloodshed. The path of peace, portrayed by the Prophet; is further and further lost in translation.
The world cries out for a real and tangible peace. Much of the misunderstanding among the faiths and what sparks radicalism is a misunderstanding of our own sacred texts and especially of the “others.” We who promote faith are obligated to provide the most accurate and understandable text possible. The time has come for Christians to read the Qur’an, and for Muslims to read the Bible. In particular, we must read through the lens of commonality and its power to “transform” our thinking and attitude in this tragically violent world.
The first English translation of the Qur’an emerged in the 17th century, and present translations number in the dozens. “So,” you may ask, “Why the need for another translation?” English, like all translations, is a living language, changing and evolving. Most English translations of the Qur’an are stiff, archaic and fail to communicate common current verbiage. Interpretations complicate simple renderings and mystify meanings of the original text. Some translations emerged for specific purposes, not altogether “pure and holy,” but with intentional bias for political or religious influence.
This translation contains a critical element that makes it a standout publication. Years of painstaking scholarly research are presented in over 3,000 footnotes that stunningly reference similar Bible verses. These footnotes explain commonly misunderstood and abused verses of the Qur’an, and awaken Christians and Muslims to vast areas of common ground existent within the Qur’an and Bible.
If you really want to be a part of empowering the growing Messianic Awakening (and I’m guessing you do or you wouldn’t be reading this), then this is the ideal first step.
Remember, not only will you have The Qur’an with References to the Bible (English-Version) for your own study, but it will also give you the momentum you desperately need to achieve be a part of the Messianic Awakening and to resolve conflicts and undermine the spread of radicalism.