... exactly what I needed. I was looking for a translation/interpretation that had both Arabic text and an accurate translation with commentary. This translation is best, in my opinion, because it has extensive commentary that not only explaining how things were translated but discrepancies found in translating various phrases. Although having commentary can hinder/impede reading sometimes, it's not as bothersome as people make it out to be. It is better to have the commentary and not use it than not have it and use another text as reference. Lastly, this translation might not capture the essence of the Arabic Quran, it is one of the best translation you can find. If it's the later aspect that you are looking for, then "The Koran Interpreted: A Translation" by Arthur John Arberry is highly recommended.