In the Name of Allāh,

the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful

Praise is due to Allāh, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our master Muḥammad, the last of prophets, on his family, and all his companions.

Resolution No. 116 (10/12) Translation of the Noble Quran

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, holding its 12th session in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 25 Jumādā al-Ākhirah – 1 Rajab 1421h (23–28 September 2000),

Having reviewed the working paper on the Translation of the Meanings of the Holy Quran, received from the Secretariat General of the Conference of the Ministers of Awqāf and Islamic Affairs, which was prepared by the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, concerning the criteria, special conditions and procedures for the translation of the meaning of the Holy Quran,

Having examined the above subject in detail,

Having listened to the in-depth discussions of the Academy’s members and experts and other scholars,

Resolves

Approval of all the articles indicated in the working paper concerning the trans- lation of the meanings of the Holy Quran.

Recommendation

The establishment of an organization specialized in Tafsīr (Exegesis) and the Sciences of the Holy Quran, which should be attached to the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex.

Indeed, Allāh is the Giver of success.