Who was the first to suggest translating the Holy Quran into local languages in the subcontinent?

Explanation

Shah Wali Ullah (1703–1762) was a visionary Islamic scholar who believed that the message of the Quran should be accessible to the common people. At that time, the subcontinent's Muslims largely relied on Arabic recitation without understanding the meaning. He took the bold step of translating the Holy Quran into Persian, which was the lingua franca of the educated class in the subcontinent, so that more people could comprehend its teachings directly. This pioneering effort paved the way for later translations into Urdu and other regional languages.

Good to know

Shah Wali Ullah, born in Delhi, is regarded as one of the greatest Islamic reformers of the Indian subcontinent. His Persian translation of the Quran was initially met with resistance from conservative circles who feared that translating the sacred text might compromise its sanctity. However, his sons Shah Abdul Qadir and Shah Rafiuddin later translated the Quran into Urdu, making it even more accessible to the masses. His efforts marked the beginning of a movement toward making Islamic knowledge available in local languages.

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