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Browse the Quran with 17 English translations side by side.

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The Story of Adam

The first human, created from clay and honoured with knowledge of the names. From the Garden to the earth, a story of free will, repentance, and the covenant between humanity and its Creator.

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The Story of Noah (Nuh)

A prophet who called his people for centuries, built the Ark by divine command, and sailed through the great flood. A testament to unwavering faith in the face of relentless rejection.

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The Story of Abraham (Ibrahim)

The friend of God who shattered idols, survived the fire, and journeyed across lands to establish the sacred house in Mecca. Father of prophets and the model of submission to the Divine.

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The Story of Ishmael & Isaac (Ismail & Ishaq)

Two sons of Abraham through whom prophecy continued. From the sacrifice at Mina and the building of the Kaaba, to the glad tidings of Isaac and the prophetic line of Israel.

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The Story of Joseph (Yusuf)

Thrown into a well by his brothers, sold into slavery, imprisoned on false charges, then raised to govern Egypt. The most beautiful of stories, as the Quran itself describes it.

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The Story of Job (Ayyub)

A prophet who lost his health, wealth, and family yet never lost his faith. His patience became legendary, and God restored to him double what he had lost.

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The Story of Moses (Musa)

Rescued from the Nile as an infant, called by God at the burning bush, and sent to confront Pharaoh. He parted the sea, received the Torah, and led the Israelites to freedom.

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The Story of David (Dawud)

A shepherd who slew Goliath, a king who ruled with justice, and a prophet to whom the Psalms were revealed. The mountains and birds joined him in glorifying God.

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The Story of Solomon (Sulayman)

Heir to David, gifted with wisdom and dominion over the wind, the jinn, and the language of birds. From the valley of ants to the court of the Queen of Sheba, a kingdom like no other.

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The Story of Jonah (Yunus)

A prophet who departed in anger, was swallowed by a whale, and cried out from the depths of darkness. His repentance was accepted, and his people became the only nation saved by their faith.

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The Story of Mary (Maryam)

Chosen above the women of all worlds, dedicated to God before birth, and sustained by miracles in the temple. She bore Jesus by divine word and defended her honour through his first miracle.

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The Story of Jesus (Isa)

Born of a miraculous word, he spoke from the cradle, healed the blind, and raised the dead by God's leave. A messenger to the Children of Israel and a sign for all of humanity.

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The Story of Khadija

The first to believe, the wife who sheltered the Prophet in his most vulnerable moment. A successful merchant, a devoted mother, and one of the four greatest women in history.

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