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Plain English Quran - Is there one? |
joebmc
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Having been involved and observed a few discussions here on esato which involve Islam and the Qurans teachings I think it would be a good idea if I actually read the book.
However I would like to know if anyone can recommend a true translated version in plain English. You know I don’t want to have to try and read all that “And ye tho shall be casted to death” but rather “he shall be cast to death” (hope you know what I mean).
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kramer_hpal
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what bout trying this site, it has 3 different translations to English:
http://www.theholyquran.org/
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PeterKay
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I have a simplified English transalation Quran at home, but not on the internet. However the Transalation by Yusuf Ali is very simple to read which can be found HERE.
This transalation looks easier as mentioned by Kramer above.
http://www.theholyquran.org/?x=s_main&kid=16
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joebmc
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Thanks a lot 
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kramer_hpal
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Your welcome 
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PeterKay
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Please read with true heart and realise what Islam is really about
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JK
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Quote:
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On 2005-08-10 12:42:03, PeterKay wrote:
Please read with true heart and realise what Islam is really about
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I agree, alot of "interested" parties read it to ridicule it! |
euqiddis
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also ask the local mosque in your area for recommendations. |
joebmc
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The main reason i would like to read it really is to gain knowledge of others beliefs. I can’t say I will believe in the Quran no more than in the Bible or any holy scripts/books but a least I will have an idea of the Muslim belief.
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PeterKay
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The book has been revealed for mankind not just muslims, so anybody can read it and is welcome to. The only book not to have changed since the days of revelation and the book that you will find in any corner of the globe and in many muslims hearts.
You can go to any country in the world and if you ask for the Quran, they will give you the same copy that you will read at home or online.
No change can be made to a book that is Protected by Almighty God and this is a fact that no human can deny.
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Melik
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PeterKay,
good explained
i got a german and turkish Quran at home...
at kramer_hpal, nice site - never saw it before
The Knowledge of the Past, is the Key to the Future.
I'm sorry for my bad english. Please Correct my wrong sentences.
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PeterKay
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@Melik, thanks.
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goldenface
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Won't some of its accuracy be lost if the Holy Quran is translated into another language?
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yes it is possible... but not much... coz the statement and the meaning to give is the same.... no change of story, events, etc.... But the actual language written (arabic) in the Quran will remain the same as always to the original.
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slattery69
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how do muslims deal with the cutural differences that various groups impose on the quran
for example some muslims were a full veil other are much more libera with it
from my studies of the quran i have found very little mention of women been fully covered, more that women should dress modesty.
also some culture that claim to be muslim seem to see women as a lower class yet the quran teaches that woman are equal and in some cases as mothers even seen on a higher plain to men.
how is it that we see such change from the original text? |
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Posted: 2005-08-09 13:20
