I am reading the Qu'ran now and for a first read I think it would go better to have say an equivalent to the living Bible with an easy reading emphasis. I will go back to the litteral Translation after I go through an easy read version. I am aware that the easy read model may not be as precise. I am getting the message loud and clear from this one I have, but I want to do an in depth study as I have done with the Bible and that takes several readings
2006-09-26 17:03:43 · 11 answers · asked by icheeknows 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think the most accurate translation with good commentray is Yusuf Ali's. Then there is Rashad Khalifa who has a very loose interpretation, but appeals to many Westerners as he leaves all the thinking to you; he is probably the most liberal as well. If you want just a typical one to read online I suggest:
http://www.harunyahya.com/Quran_translation/Quran_translation_index.php
thank you so much for your integrity and interest in other religions; whether you're considering conversion or you would just like to learn. May God guide us all to the straight path. Peace!
2006-09-26 17:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by justmyinput 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Personally I would not recommend reading a "sparknotes" version of the Qu'ran because the meaning will be twisted by the translation to English. The best thing to do is to get a copy from a Mosque (if you can find one) or get a copy that is translated word for word into English.
2006-09-27 00:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by illumiere1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hope this online english version of Qur'an by Pikthall/Yusuf Ali is of help to u -- its widely recommended.
http://www.searchtruth.com/chapter_display.php?chapter=1&translator=4
so u can take this along with u. visit a local Imaam -scholar who has good knowledge about everything associated with Islam. ask him for historical events. and then learn the Qu'ran side by side. that way u will know why and when was a particular surah revealed.
EDIT: TODEFIANTONE -- dont u have anything else in ur own words to say? have u ever been to school? get a better claim next time. and also i have given u an answer in the other question so please learn about ur histories, then u can blame others. people who killed from centuries and generations and since beginning of mankind, shouldnt blame others.
2006-09-27 00:19:26 · answer #3 · answered by marissa 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Any holy book will lose some of its meaning when translated, that's why the Quran is highly missinterpreted by idiots, and the same goes for the Bible, that's why you'll find many versions of the Bible because very few can read the original language.
So you better find some Arabic/English speaker Muslim, who is not radical and ask him to help you understand it.
2006-09-27 00:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by RigorMortis 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I have several translations. This is the one I use the most:
http://www.astrolabe.com/product/905/The_Majestic_Quran.html
or at:
http://www.booksamillion.com/ncom/books?id=3194139366419&pid=1929694504
More books at:
http://islamicbookstore-com.stores.yahoo.net/
If you have a blackberry or other Java-Enabled phone, you can download a free version of the Qur'an with a pretty good translation at:
http://searchtruth.com/mobile/download_mobile.php
2006-09-27 00:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to www.alislam.org. The best site on the web for the Islamic teachings
2006-09-27 00:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by miamian 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I like the Yusuf Ali translation. It can be had for about fifteen bucks. Lots of footnotes.
2006-09-27 00:10:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
many of the Muslim brands of children's cereal have passages from the Qu'ran written in English on the back of the box.
Now all you need is milk!
2006-09-27 00:18:37 · answer #8 · answered by 'Schmod 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
both online and print version are available, online versions are free, feel free to email me for more details, peace
2006-09-27 00:06:26 · answer #9 · answered by HK3738 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
there is no translation for the qur`an bec its not translated but the translation is of the meaning
2006-09-27 00:07:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋