I have an English Translation that I read but I keep hearing about how the Arabic version is so amazing.
2006-09-27 14:49:51 · 10 answers · asked by latchegdsggdsg 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Arabic is a tricky language. It would all depend on your ability to memorize their alphabet, syntax, grammar, and exception laws. If you're an average Joe, I'd say a couple years of study would afford you a decent level of proficiency.
There are more than a dozen different English translations of the Qur'an. No two read exactly the same, which is why Muslims encourage readers to pick up an Arabic Qur'an. They believe reading it in it's "original" form is the best way to avoid anything being "lost in translation"
I guess that would be exactly like a Christian or Jew being encouraged to learn Hebrew and Greek in order to read the Old and New Testaments exactly as they were written.
Good luck!
2006-09-27 14:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Arabic isn't an easy language to learn, I'm still learning it, though I don't completely dedicate myself to the task.
If you were really determined, I'd say a couple of years. If not, then at least 5. If you happen to be in college, some colleges offer Arabic courses.
I wouldn't reccomend reading just the translation, some words can't be directly translated from Arabic to English because they'll lose their original meaning (kinda what happened to the Bible when it went from Hebrew to English).
But either way, you need a Qur'an with commentaries, or even better, a learned scholar who can explain the words to you. All chapters and verses have specific stories behind them, and you wouldn't know that just by reading the Qur'an itself.
By the way, it's really quite refreshing to hear a non-Muslim refer to the Qur'an as "Qur'an" and not "Koran".
2006-09-27 22:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be alot easier reading an English Version of the Qu'ran because it may take years before you can perfectly read Arabic books especially the Qu'aran (because of advanced arabic words)
2006-09-27 21:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by cheeseinvader1420 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The written Arabic and spoken Arabic is quite different. Maybe 2-3 months if you take a course at varsity or something.
2006-09-27 21:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mawarda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am convinced that reading a foreign language is the easiest (you have dictionaries) however, speaking a different language is a whole other story. For better results, allow at least 3 years for spoken language; a few months for just reading..
2006-09-27 21:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by zap 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in Islam. those who are struggle when readin the Quran get their points doubled compare to the one who is good in reading the Quran.
did you know that most muslims in the world are non-arab?
i will say it may take you 5 months + . do it slowly. God will help you out.
2006-09-27 22:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its up to you.put a bismillah on it and go.may the christians perish in their grief everytime someone seeks interest in islam.their hypocracy is plain to see,their hatred of the muslims has made their souls sick with disease.a disease that spews forth from their lips and on to the screen.evidently their religion has had no bearing on their conduct,speech or mentality.thank God you have left them.and entered into a deen that will embrace you and never tell you wicked things about the bible,prophets,or God Himself.so welcome and ramadan mubarak.
2006-09-27 22:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
just like learning a new language, about 4 weeks at least, peace
2006-09-27 21:52:17 · answer #8 · answered by HK3738 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing "amazing" about a flawed, man-made book whose followers are a bunch of beheaders, suicide bombers, and brainwashed fanatical terrorists.
2006-09-27 21:55:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
"amazing" as in UNTRUE?
it's "amazing" all right.
it's the most "amazing" bunch of nonsense every put together
2006-09-27 21:53:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋