Author’s Foreword

This is a translation of the Qur’ān in the Urdu Language. It is not possible to translate the majesty and grandeur of this masterpiece of divine literature into any other language. I have, however, attempted to translate its meanings in the Urdu language keeping in view the coherence of the discourse. In this capacity, it is the first translation in history in which the coherence of the Qur’ān becomes evident from its very translation. No further explanation is required for this.

I hope that alongside the coherence of the discourse, those having a literary taste will also be able to witness the splendour and beauty of the Qur’ān’s sublime style:

(Only the morning bird can duly value a flower-bed. Not everyone who can read a page can understand its meaning.)

Javed Aḥmad Ghāmidī

Al-Mawrid, Lahore

10th April 2007