This document is the preface to a word-for-word translation of the Quran into English to facilitate learning Quranic Arabic. It was compiled by Dr. Shehnaz Shaikh and Ms. Kausar Khatri. The preface discusses the importance of understanding the Quran directly from its original Arabic text. It explains that the purpose of this translation is to provide the meaning of each Arabic word directly below it to help readers learn the language of the Quran. The preface also acknowledges those who assisted with the work and provides publication details.