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Quran Translation & Tafseer
ترجمة القرآن وتفسيره
Understand the meaning of the Quran in simple English, with context and practical lessons for daily life.
Online Quran translation and Tafseer
Study meanings and explanations with a teacher. Share your reading level and language preference so the coordinator can discuss a suitable starting point.
Designed for English speakers with little or no Arabic, this course explains the meaning of the Quran verse by verse — with context, clear explanation and discussion of how each lesson applies to everyday life.
Sources
Classes draw on established translations such as Sahih International, The Clear Quran by Dr Mustafa Khattab and Pickthall, together with classical Tafseer from Ibn Kathir.
How long does it take?
An overview of the key messages and chapters takes about six to twelve months. A detailed verse-by-verse Tafseer takes longer and is paced to suit you.
Plan lessons around your family
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Learning goals
- Understand the meaning of verses in clear English
- Learn the context in which verses were revealed
- Apply Quranic guidance to character, decisions and family life
- Progress to deeper Tafseer with word-by-word study
Course outline
- 1
Translation with context
Understand what each verse means and why it was revealed.
- Verse-by-verse translation
- Context of revelation
- Key themes of each surah
- 2
Clear explanations for English speakers
Learn without needing Arabic.
- Simple English explanations
- Important Arabic terms explained
- 3
Living by the Quran
Apply Quranic guidance to daily life.
- Character and conduct
- Family and community
- Discussion and reflection
- 4
Tafseer
Go deeper with classical commentary.
- Tafseer Ibn Kathir
- Word-by-word analysis
- Linguistic insights
Questions about this course
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