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===== A number of voices in academic and online communities have expressed strong reservations about the translation’s methods and conclusions. For example, on forums such as r/AcademicQuran, some users criticize the translation for: =====
* Linguistic Inaccuracies: Several commentators note that the translation appears to make errors with basic facts of Arabic grammar and etymology. Critics have pointed out instances where Murad’s explanations of Arabic roots or semantic nuances seem to contradict standard scholarly understanding—for instance, his treatment of certain key lexical items in the Quran.
* Polemical Overtones: There is a recurring theme in discussions that the translation is less an exercise in unbiased scholarly work and more a polemical project. Some users label him a “crypto-Christian apologist” (or accuse him of harboring non-Muslim presuppositions) and suggest that his work is driven by an agenda rather than academic rigor.
* Deviation from Mainstream Scholarship: Mainstream academic translations of the Quran (such as those by scholars associated with the Sahih International, Abdullah Yusuf Ali, or Muhammad Asad) have undergone peer review and are generally used as standard references. In comparison, many critics argue that Murad’s work lacks the methodological transparency and consistency expected in scholarly exegesis.