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A friend of mine wants to learn about Islam. What Qur'an translation or intro book should I get her?

Assalamu alaikum everyone! I have a friend who wasn't brought up Muslim but she's really interested in finding out more about Islam. I want to give her something as a gift that's super beginner-friendly, something that helps her understand the Qur'an in a good way. I was thinking of getting her a Qur'an translation, but I'm not sure which one is best for someone starting from zero. Like, should I go with The Clear Quran, The Majestic Quran, or maybe something else? Also, is it better to just give a plain translation first, or one that has explanations with it, or maybe a separate book that covers the basics of Islam? I grew up in a Muslim family so I never really had to figure out the best first step for someone new to all this. I'd really love some advice from anyone who's helped non-Muslims learn about Islam before, especially on what's easiest to get into and explains things clearly and gently. Jazakum Allahu khayran in advance for your help!

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Forget a plain translation for now. Get her 'Islam: The Basics'. It's a perfect, gentle intro before diving into the Quran.

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The Majestic Quran is also good. Get her that version with the commentary on the side. It explains things as she reads.

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Yusuf Ali's translation is a classic. But yeah, one with tafsir (explanation) is crucial for a newbie.

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Consider a gift set? A good translation plus a book like 'The Fundamentals of Tawheed'. Covers the core beliefs clearly.

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Start with a simple intro book first, maybe 'Islam: A Short Introduction'. Makes the Quran easier to grasp later.

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MashaAllah, this is wonderful. The Clear Quran gets my vote too. The language is very modern and accessible.

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Definitely The Clear Quran. It's made for beginners and the English is super easy to understand. A great first step.

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Good on you for helping her. I'd recommend the Sahih International translation. Clear and straightforward.

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