The Role of Translation in Understanding the Quran: Scholars’ Perspectives with Emphasis on Imam Khamenei's Perspective

The Quran represents the primary source of religion, faith, and the essence of both material and spiritual life for humanity. Understanding the meaning of its verses holds paramount importance, especially in contemporary times. The more one comprehends the concepts and translations of the Quran in the modern era, the more they benefit from its effects, blessings, and particularly, a deeper understanding. Conversely, a lack of understanding of the Quran leaves one devoid of its guidance, blessings, and impacts. From the perspective of scholars, translation plays a crucial role in comprehending and understanding the Quran. The Quran is the most comprehensive and valuable Islamic source for guiding humanity, second only to Allah. This research focuses on the role of translation in understanding the Quran based on scholars' perspectives, particularly emphasizing Imam Khamenei's viewpoint. Employing a descriptive-analytical research method, this study delves into the significance of translation in understanding the Quran, emphasizing scholars' views and Imam Khamenei's perspective. The findings highlight that "translation" encompasses attention to context, recitations, divine teachings' comprehension, and a particular focus on fundamental meanings using Quranic keywords and core concepts according to the viewpoint of Ayatollah Khamenei and a segment of Islamic scholars.