The main object of this work is to enable the English reader to understand clearly the meaning and the aim of the Qur'an and to impress on his mind, as far as possible, the same effect that it intends to produce.

In order to achieve this, (a) an interpretation has been attempted instead of a literal translation and (b) Explanatory Notes have been added wherever necessary.

It is hoped that this work will meet the demand that has been increasing day by day in spite of the praiseworthy efforts of the translators and commentators.