Alongside a new English translation and extensive commentary, The Study Quran features numerous essays, maps, and other material.

The source commentaries are traditional rather than contemporary, and are dominated by Medieval works; the most recent commentators are Ibn Ashur and Tabataba'i, who both died in the 20th century.

[5] In a review of the book, Bruce Lawrence said: "No one will be able to offer a basic course on Islam, or to propose an in depth study of the Quran, without reference to this monumental achievement by a team of devoted scholars".

[7] Appraisal by mainstream American publications focused on The Study Quran's capacity to counter extreme or fundamentalist interpretations of Islam.

[2] Similarly, an article in The Daily Beast presented The Study Quran as a “challenge” to the ultra-conservative Salafi scholars who “have monopolized English-language Muslim resources”.