Nuances in the Translations of the Meanings of the Holy Quran into English

Abstract

This study uses a comparative method. The author refers to the translation methods and techniques to indicate some shortcomings that rise from the translation of the meaning of the Holy Qur'an into the English Language. The aim of the study is to reveal the inaccuracies that result from the said translations. One of the purposes of this study is to suggest methods that may enhance the process of the translation of the meanings of the Holy Qur'an. This attempt may guide young and trainee translators. The method used will elucidate the misleading literal translations. So, the shortcomings may be avoided, and this will ameliorate human as well as linguistic relations with other nations. The study concludes that the comparative method and techniques reduce the shortcomings found in the translations of the study material.