Best English Quran with Commentary and Tafseer?

[AbdullaQ]

Al Salam Alikom

I bought this book: https://www.amazon.ca/Holy-Quran-Ayatullah-Pooya-Yazdi/dp/187940219X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1499435744&sr=1-3 a long time ago (10+ years). I love it and think it is very very good. It is HUGE and so full of information.

But, I was just looking to buy another copy to gift to a friend when I saw a review mentioning that this book does not indicate the majority rulings in its commentary. Also, the book is quite old and the English is hard. So I thought there must be something newer with up to date rulings and clearer English.

I am not looking for a translation. I am looking for something like this book. Which is summed up on the amazon page:

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this translation is distinguished by the helpful commentary and notes that accompany the text, references from the Old and New Testament, as well as its reinforcement of verses through multiple sections of the Qur'an. The attractive volume also features extensive information on Islamic prayers, traditions, and observances such as the pilgrimage known as hajj and the spiritual significance of fasting in the month of Ramadan; a revised index for easy reference; and an introduction addressing issues of social justice, violence, and terrorism.

 

I looked at your sticky and did not see anyone mention the best book to buy for tafseer/commentary in English.

Note: I still hold this book as my most valued english book, and do take precaution in regards to any rulings (fiqh) and validate them with my Marjea. But as a gift I would be cautious handing this to anyone without a long explanation.

What are your recommendations? 

[Hameedeh]

6 hours ago, AbdullaQ said:

Al Salam Alikom

I bought this book: https://www.amazon.ca/Holy-Quran-Ayatullah-Pooya-Yazdi/dp/187940219X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1499435744&sr=1-3 a long time ago (10+ years). I love it and think it is very very good. It is HUGE and so full of information.

But, I was just looking to buy another copy to gift to a friend when I saw a review mentioning that this book does not indicate the majority rulings in its commentary.

The "majority rulings" means from the Sunni explanation or interpretation (tafsir). This Holy Qur'an has tafsir from the Shia point of view, and I highly recommend it. If the person you are buying it for has trouble with eyesight, please give a magnifying glass with it, because the English translation is readable but the fonts are very small for the tafsir. If the fonts were normal size the Qur'an would be a thicker book and hard to lift and hold. 

[Ali.Isa]

Salam Alaikom, you can check this one out: https://www.amazon.com/Study-Quran-New-Translation-Commentary/dp/0061125865

 

[AbdullaQ]

 

10 hours ago, Ali.Isa said:

Salam Alaikom, you can check this one out: https://www.amazon.com/Study-Quran-New-Translation-Commentary/dp/0061125865

 

 

Thanks for the link, I was able to find it in the Canadian store and I have placed an order! This book looks like exactly what I was looking for  

https://www.amazon.ca/Study-Quran-New-Translation-Commentary/dp/0061125865/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499791449&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Study+Quran%3A+A+New+Translation+and+Commentary