For those who seek Quranic knowledge it is imperative not only to recite the Quran and read its meaning in a native language but also to read the different Tafseers (commentaries) that are available. Many of the Mufassirs undoubtedly had immense knowledge about the Quran and Hadith, and their Tafseers not only give their own interpretations about an Ayat, but they also provide historical context, our Holy Prophet's (SM) own explanation in the form of Hadeeth, traditional interpretations by some of the early Mufassirs including the beloved Sahabas, and also possible applications of the Ayat in todays world.

Some famous Tafseers include Ibn-Kaseer, a very extensive Tafseer of the Quran available in many different languages including English and Bengali, while two very contemporary and excellent Tafseers are Syed Abul A'la Maududi's Tafheemul Quran, available in both English (The Meaning of the Quran, published from UK and Pakistan) and Bengali; and Syed Qutb's Tafseer Fi Zilalil Quran available full in Bengali and only partially in English (In the Shade of the Quran). Tafseer volumes can make a wonderful addition to your personal library. They are also available in many local libraries and have started appearing online.

The best English translations are those of Allama Yusuf Ali and Mohammed Marmaduke Pickthall. The one published from Madina Quran Academy is a combination of both Yusuf Ali and Pickthall with slight editing by Mufassirs of Makkah and Madeena University.

Some websites offering transaltions of The Quran: