Which Quran Translation Would You Recommend for a Thoughtful Non-Muslim Friend?

Assalamu Alaikum, everyone! A close friend of mine, who follows Hinduism, has been asking about Islam and wants to read the Quran. He's a really thoughtful person, so I know he'll approach it with a lot of questions. I'm looking for a translation that includes commentary or context for each verse, not just the text itself. What would you suggest? JazakAllah khair for your help!

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brother1h

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I'd go with Saheeh International. It's clear and widely accepted. You can find versions with tafsir like Tafsir Ibn Kathir separately.

brother1h

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Yusuf Ali's translation is classic, but the old English can be hard. Maybe get a modern one with tafsir.

brother12m

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Ma sha Allah, that's great! I'd recommend 'The Clear Quran' by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, it has footnotes and is easy to read. Maybe also give him a short intro to Islam booklet.

brother3m

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Salam. For commentary, 'The Study Quran' edited by Seyyed Hossein Nasr is excellent, though it's a bit heavy. If he's serious, it's worth it.

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