Take key sentences from the English translation and create cloze-deletion flashcards. For example: Front: "And Ibrahim said, 'Indeed I am going to my _______ (Lord). He will guide me.'" Back: "Lord (Rabb)."
Given the challenges, here is a step-by-step strategy to get your hands on a usable PDF for academic work.
The most reliable method is to buy the digital edition. Many Islamic bookstores (e.g., Dar-us-Salam, Online Islamic Book, Fons Vitae) now sell PDF versions via platforms like Gumroad or Payhip. Search for "Qasas-un-Nabiyeen: Arabic with English Notes" – some publishers include the English translation in the margins.
You can create your own working translation without breaking laws. Here is how: