The Clear Criterion

The Clear Criterion – Complete English Translation & Tafsir of the Holy Quran

Published by Maktaba-tul-Madinah

The Holy Quran is a divine message for all of humanity. Making its teachings accessible to people in their own language is an important means of sharing its guidance with the world. With English serving as a common language across nations, The Clear Criterion brings the message of the Holy Quran to English-speaking readers through a complete English translation and tafsir.

Published by Maktaba-tul-Madinah, The Clear Criterion is the English edition of Kanz-ul-Irfan Ma‘a Ifham-ul-Quran, prepared especially for English-speaking readers. It combines an accessible translation with concise, authentic commentary to help readers understand the meanings and teachings of the Holy Quran.

Key Features

- Faithful to Kanz-ul-Iman: The English translation follows the renowned Urdu translation *Kanz-ul-Iman* by Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (رحمة الله عليه).
- Easy-to-Understand English: Uses clear, accessible language to make the Quranic message understandable to a wide range of readers.
- Helpful Explanations: Includes clarifications in brackets at various places to provide additional context and aid understanding.
- Color-Coded Themes: Different Quranic topics are highlighted using distinct color themes for easier identification and reference.
- Concise, Authentic Tafsir: Accompanies the translation with brief, reliable commentary to help readers better understand the verses.
- Contemporary Language: Uses modern English vocabulary suited to present-day readers.
- International-Standard Production: Published on quality paper with attention to international publishing standards.