Then I can read what it says for myself and not have to listen to others rantings which may or not be misguided. I am curious as to how it differs from the Bible.
2006-09-19 02:27:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is an intelligent approach - I commend you for it.
http://thenoblequran.com
To be sure you are putting things in context, I recommend you download (free) TAFSIR IBN KATHIR , which is classical commentary of the Quran. So, for each verse is a corresponding explanation and tying it in with other verses.
http://muttaqun.com/pc for the free download
2006-09-19 02:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Niqabi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure u dont get the jihadist version of the KORAN which inaccurately has rewritten portions to make it OK to do things that the original script specifically forbade.
Make sure also, that u dont use NIV to compare since it too is somewhat too loosely translated.... Use KJ for compare.
If possible use the original language to compare, which is in fact the most accurate way to do this.
While all of these are in different languages, its a well known fact that even the english translations of KJ was misapplied.
I presume KORAN is same story.
2006-09-20 01:39:03 · answer #2 · answered by pcreamer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank ! Well, whoever ! for some common sense. However, when you've finished reading it, you should compare it with the bible (Old Testament to the xtians) and the Talmud, after which you'll see where mohommed plagiarised most of it.
2006-09-19 03:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Translating the Koran is blasphemous. That is why Muslims of the world are being misguided by mullahs(ministers).
2006-09-19 02:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by Know-it-all 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I recommend the following Word document as it contains 8 different translations - Very useful when you want to evaluate claims about what the Qur'an says from either non-Muslims *or* Muslims:
http://www.clay.smith.name/Parallel_Quran.htm
2006-09-19 02:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.freequran.org
u can order a free english translation off of there as well as get 3 other books on islam plus 2 dvds and some audio cds
2006-09-19 02:29:58 · answer #6 · answered by baddrose268 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With so many translations of the Koran, you cannot know which one is correct.
2006-09-19 02:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Bad Cosmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can,
visit this site
www.islamicity.com
But it's better to read the original Arabic Quran, but if you can't learn Arabic it's ok to read it in English.
GOD bless you.
Sincerely
Mike
2006-09-19 02:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/quran/index.htm
A Skeptical approach, but fully accurate translation
2006-09-19 02:30:41 · answer #9 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://thenoblequran.com/sps/nbq/
this is the most updated translation of the quran
2006-09-19 02:30:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋