If you are an English-speaking Muslim who has felt locked out of classical texts, or a linguist fascinated by Semitic languages, buy the parallel edition. Read the English for the story, then return to the Arabic for the music. You will find, as countless students have for a century, that Al Qirat ur Rashida is the most patient teacher you will ever meet—provided you bring a good dictionary, a determined spirit, and this faithful English guide.
For anyone beginning their journey into the Arabic language, finding the right curriculum is essential. One of the most revered resources in Islamic seminaries and universities worldwide is Al-Qirat ur-Rashida (The Guided Reading). Authored by the renowned scholar Sheikh Syed Abul Hasan ‘Ali Nadwi al qirat ur rashida english translation