For the translation of Qur’anic verses, I used “Holy Qur’an”, translated by M.H. Shakir, published by Tahrike Tarsile Qur’an Inc. P.O. Box 1115, Elmhurst, New York 11373, U.S.A, although I have made some modifications as I deemed fit. For the benefit of those who would wish to trace the Qur’anic quotations, I have put the numbers of the sura (chapter) first and the ayah (verse) second between these () brackets at the end of the quotation. Notwithstanding, whatever knowledge and effort put in such work, it remains far from perfect, for perfection is the exclusive preserve of Allah, the Most High. I, therefore, urge the readers to write in, should they find it necessary to raise any point or make any remarks insofar as the translation goes.
* Katika uhakiki wa dini ni lazima kuzingatiwe vigezo vinavyotumiwa katika uhakiki huo, kwa sababu, baadhi ya vigezo haviendani sawa, kwa mfano: baina ya yale yaliyoandikwa katika vitabu vya baadhi ya dini, na utendaji amali wake haufanani, hivyo muhakiki anawadhifa wa kufahamu kuwa yale yaliyoandikwa na yale yaliyoamrishwa kutendwa ni lazima yaendane sambamba kimaandiko na kimatendo, isiwe yale yaliyoandikwa au kunakiliwa yanasema vyengine na utendaji amali wa hayo yaliyonakiliwa ni vyengine, udhaifu na upungufu kama huo unaonekana katika dini na madhehebu tofauti, lakini baadhi ya madhehebu hayana udhaifu huo, kwa sababu yale yaliyonakiliwa katika baadhi ya madhehebu yamenakiliwa kwa mazingatio ya hali ya juu kabisa, na yamenakiliwa na watu ambao wameridhiwa na Mwenyeezi Mungu na wana elimu ya hali ya juu, na ndio wanaostahili kuiongoza jamii kuelekea katika njia ya haki yenye uhakika, na hao sio wengine isipokuwa na Mitume yake Allah (s.w) na Ahlulbayt (a.s).