Table Quran Translation - warwickfoster/qurantools GitHub Wiki

The quran-translation table contains translations of the Qur'an into various languages, each entry aligning with its corresponding verse. It includes details like the translator’s name and translation metadata, making it a valuable resource for comparative studies and linguistic research.

Below is a detailed analysis and description of each field in the quran-translation table, with the table name included as a left-hand column.

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Table Name	Field Name	Description
quran-translation	Sura	The chapter number in the Quran, indicating the sura to which the verse belongs.
quran-translation	Verse	The verse number within the sura, identifying the specific verse being referenced.
quran-translation	Translator	The name of the translator (e.g., Yusuf Ali) who provided the English translation of the verse.
quran-translation	Text	The translated text of the verse, including HTML-like <eX> tags to highlight specific segments of the verse for emphasis or annotation purposes.

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1. Field Relationships:

   • Sura and Verse together uniquely identify a specific verse within the Quran, providing a direct reference to its original location in the text.
   • Translator specifies the source of the translation, allowing for comparative studies between different translations.

2. Text Representation:

   • The Text field includes HTML-like tags (e.g., <e1>, <e2>) to mark portions of the translation, likely for emphasis, annotation, or segmentation.
   • The structure allows for enhanced readability and enables tools to manipulate or highlight parts of the translation programmatically.

3. Applications:

   • Supports Quranic study by providing translations of verses for non-Arabic speakers.
   • The use of tags in the Text field makes it easier to integrate translations into digital applications with advanced formatting or interactive capabilities.

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• Row 1:

  • Sura: 1
  • Verse: 1
  • Translator: Yusuf Ali
  • Text: <e1>In the name</e> <e2>of Allah</e>, <e3>Most Gracious</e>, <e4>Most Merciful</e>.
  • This provides a structured and tagged English translation of the verse.

• Row 3:

  • Sura: 1
  • Verse: 3
  • Text: <e9>Most Gracious</e>, <e10>Most Merciful</e>;
  • Tags emphasize key descriptive phrases.

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1. Tagged Structure:
   • The <eX> tags suggest a segmentation strategy that aids in digital applications such as interlinear tools or thematic analysis.
2. Comparative Translation:
   • Including the translator allows for future additions of multiple translations, enabling comparative studies of translation styles and interpretations.
3. Accessibility:
   • By associating verses with translations, the table makes the Quran accessible to a broader audience, particularly non-Arabic speakers.

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Sura	Verse	Translator	Text
1	2	Yusuf Ali	Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
1	1	Yusuf Ali	In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
1	3	Yusuf Ali	Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
1	4	Yusuf Ali	Master of the Day of Judgment.
1	5	Yusuf Ali	Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. \n
1	6	Yusuf Ali	Show us the straight way, \n
1	7	Yusuf Ali	The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those \nwhose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.\n
2	1	Yusuf Ali	A.L.M. \n
2	2	Yusuf Ali	This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to \nthose who fear Allah;\n
2	3	Yusuf Ali	Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in prayer, and spend \nout of what We have provided for them;\n

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