By RAJI RASAK

Dr Daud Awwal, a Nigerian Scholar and author of 4-in-1 Qur’aan, said the Qur’aan bridges the gap between diverse cultures, language and faith tradition, and interfaith dialogue.

Awwal, recognised as author of the year 2025 by the International Impact Book Award, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

According to him, the First Global English-Yoruba Qur’aan 4-in-1 stands out due to its comprehensive approach, which includes Arabic text, transliteration, and accurate Yoruba Translation alongside with English language in a single format.

Awwal said that no single Quran across the globe contains four elements in a single format .

“This English-Yoruba Qur’aan 4-in-1 is backed up with Biblical references, scientific references, world affairs insights, hadith, and commentary.

“The project bridges the gap between diverse cultures, language and faith tradition, and interfaith dialogue .

“It allows the Qur’aan more accessibility to millions of Yoruba-speakers across the globe,” he said.

The author said that he also developed a special edition for children tagged “My First 13 Surahs”, designed with simple English and Yoruba that are appropriate for ages five to 10 year old, with illustrations, worksheets, multiple questions, colouring, drawing and a mobile app to enhance the learning process.

“Reverend Samuel Cole translated part of the Qur’aan into Yoruba only in 1906 but his word lacks Arabic text, transliteration, and full of errors because he doesn’t have any formal educational background on Arabic and Islamic Studies.

“I reviewed his work for six months.

“For over centuries, Yoruba Muslim speakers had no authentic reference that combined all those four elements in my work that took 22 years to complete,” he said.

The author said that he studied Arabic for eight years in Lagos at Markaz University College.

“I received a scholarship from late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia in 1998 and studied Classical Arabic and Islamic Studies at Muhammad ibn Saud University in Riyadh and graduated in 2001

“I also studied Investigative Journalism at the London School of Journalism and authored over 50 books.

“My books have been accredited by the British library.

“Most of my books are available on Amazon, lulu, and www.awwalbooks.com.

“This project has been presented to the Nigeria High Commission in London.

“Late Queen Elizabeth acknowledged my books and even sent several letters to me before she died,” he said. (NAN)