Quran: The Final Testament: Authorized English Version

I was atheist for years and I consider my self as one of the greatest sceptics ,but after reading this book.I cannot deny that God is a Fact.

Salamun aleykom. Before learning about the Final Testament I investigated everything. First I went to church and learned about Christianity. I was very young but I remember clearly how I was told to worship Jesus in order to be saved. I asked "why?", and I didn't receive an answer. Then I learned about Judaism, Buddhism, Bahai, and although some of these concepts made sense nobody could answer my simple question. I would ask, "Why should I worship what you worship? How do I know it is the truth?" Still no answer. Thats when I came to the conclusion that if anyone would be punished after this life is over, it would be those who attributed lies to God. From that point on I felt lost and without direction. I thought about how pointless life seemed without a solid reason for existence, and more importantly proof. Regretfully I fell into what I thought was the lowest point in my life. I sat in jail, at the end of my rope. This is what it took for me to pray for God's guidance and resort to the faith I thought I had lost. I asked God to give me what seemed to be so elusive in my life. Guidance and proof. I was amazed to see that in less than a week I ran into a stranger who gave me the Quran and explained to me the truth about religion. The most important thing is that I found the proof I was looking for. The Quran is mathematically composed far beyond human capability. This is the 19th english translation of the Quran, yet it is the first by a native Arab speaker. The critics of this translation give you literal meanings of Arabic words and fail to use them in context. As you read these reviews be sure to understand that none of them matter. Your first barrier to understanding the truth is exactly this. God wants to know whether you will use the brain he has given you or follow other people blindly. The test begins...

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.I Praise God. This translation of Quran by Dr. Rashad Khalifa is absolutely unique in many ways from all other English translations I have seen. It is a most revealing translation, boldly presenting information from Quran which the world has been kept in the dark about for the past few centuries. Finally, the correct answer to Why we were Created, secrets of the mysterious alphabets revealed, physical proof that God exists and that Quran is from Him etc., are among the many things a student will learn from this translation. Suddenly this translation puts to rest many of the doubts which other translations have been vague about.A noticeable feature of this translation is that it is straightforward using simple English, and is completely devoted to the Worship of God Alone. The translator's commentaries are appropriately supported by verses from the Quran itself. This goes along with the teaching (in Quran) that Quran is sufficient as a source of religious guidance.When actually comparing others, it becomes distinctly obvious that this is perhaps the only English translation that does not rely on traditional understandings based on the Hadith and Sunnah which Muslims use as other religious sources besides Quran. These "other sources" were written 200 years after prophet Muhammad and cannot be proven as genuine --- a fact largely not disputed by Muslims. While the case against use of Hadith is adequately covered and supported by verses in this translation, I also recommend a study of Dr. Khalifa's other book "Quran, Hadith & Islam" for more details on this subject.I would encourage everybody to adopt this translation by Dr. Khalifa. Verses 39:18 and 17:36 ask us to verify and examine all words and follow the best. Readers must also keep in mind that Dr. Khalifa's mother tongue was (native) Arabic, which may not be the case with others who may have learnt colloquial Arabic. I quote below 2 samples of the clear differences between Dr. Khalifa's translation and two other popular translators. An objective examination will demonstrate the profound differences, God Willing.[22:15] (Rashad Khalifa 22:15) If anyone thinks that GOD cannot support him in this life and in the Hereafter, let him turn completely to (his creator in) heaven, and sever (his dependence on anyone else). He will then see that this plan eliminates anything that bothers him.(M. Marmaduke Pickthal 22:15) Whoso is want to think (through envy) that Allah will not give him (Muhammad) victory in the world and the Hereafter (and is enraged at the thought of his victory), let him stretch a rope up to the roof (of his dwelling), and let him hang himself. Then let him see whether his strategy dispelleth that whereat he rageth! (Abdullah Yusuf Ali 22:15) If any think that God Will not help him (His Apostle) in this world And the Hereafter, let him Stretch out a rope To the ceiling and cut (himslef) Off : t

Finally we have an English translation of the Quran that is totally free of influences from the "Hadith & Sunna". In other translations, some verses are interpreted according to some foreign tales that have nothing to do with the Quran. Rashad's translation is unique of its kind. It is the only one that gives a tangible explanation of the "mysterious initials," which prefix twenty-nine chapters of the Quran. A detailed explanation of the astonishing mathematical miracle of the Quran was clearly presented in the appendices. Rashad Khalifa, as a Messenger of God, delivered a key message to humanity, which is "worship God alone, follow Quran alone." For all the above reasons, this translation was called the "The Authorized English Version." Praise be to God, Lord of the Universe.

I am always skeptical when I hear people claim that their lives change by reading a book. My attitute was no different when I picked up this translation of the Quran. What I actually discovered was refreshingly different than what I expected. First, I gained comforting insight about the purpose and meaning of my life and what my priorities should be. I also learned how my family and I can experience a stable sense of contentment and happiness. Second, I was pleasantly surprised how much the Quran advocates love, peace and forgiveness and the ways in which these things can be acheived. Finally, I appreciated the simplicity and ease of this translation. It's a big claim to say that a book has divine origins. However, if you can verify such a claim, then it's a great feeling knowing what God wants you to know. I was especially amazed after reading about the intricate mathematical structure of the Quran in one of the appendices of this translation.