Where can I find the English translation of the holy Quran? Does anyone have it? If yes, where did you get it?

Question

Hi, I am just interested about the Quran. I respect Islam the most and have always wanted to read the Quran. Unfortunately, I don't know how to read Arabic, nor can I speak it. Is there any web-site where I can get it (for free) downloaded. I prefer it in form of document files though. Also, is there any place on the internet where I can download all the prayers. I want them in sound files.
Please can anyone help me and another thing...
No Insults....

Answer 1

You can get it here for free: http://freequran.org/

Answer 2

I applaud your interest in the Koran, or in fact any and all other religious books, you have already had a reply which gives you access to free Internet access, so that's one of your problems solved.
Your interest in Muslim prayers is a bit more puzzling, you neither read or understand or speak Arabic, why would you need Arabic prayers?
I am atheist, but have Muslim friends (they are convinced that am 'Doomed') ! I speak very little Arabic, certainly not enough to fully understand the Koran, I do have an English translation Penguin books do a very good one, I also have an English and Arabic copy of 'Forty Hadith' or The sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Also very interesting .
I have many outstanding questions on the subject of the Islamic religion which I think I will never be able to resolve.
A very simple one (to my mind) is this Jihad or Holy war against the 'Infidel' !! What is the meaning of these two words? Should be easy enough to translate wouldn't you think? Not so, 'Jihad' depending on who you want to believe is, either 'one who does not believe in the Islamic faith, or, a complete non believer,( like myself).
The point I am struggling to make here is that you (or I) can read the Koran in English as much as we want, but to understand the actual meaning is certainly beyond me, but I hope you have better luck.
Of course there are many problems with the English translation of both the Old testament and the New testament, the New Testament is just the Christian thing but you wouldnt believe how many Christians translate it to mean whatever it suits them as (individual groups) to suit their particular purpose.
However I wish you good luck in your quest for knowledge , I hope you have better luck than I did!

Answer 3

The Quran has been found out within the Arabic language . Any muslim must recognise little arabic to permit him to set up SALAH. English translation is only for rationalization to non-arabic talking men and women. I do not imply that you simply must grasp the arabic language , you simply utter the arabic phrases. And there are plenty of non. arabic talking international locations , and they're muslims and so they memorize the entire Quran larger than Arabs. May Allah support you

Answer 4

There are lots of resources, but one that has some good, free materials is the Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Find their website, and you can request a package that they will send for free. If I remember correctly this includes an english version of the qur'an and two pamphlets discussing Islam. I don't care for their translation as much as the M. Khan translation, but nonetheless, it's a good, affordable way to learn about the religion of Islam.

The best way however, would be to visit a local mosque and see if the imam or imeer is available to talk with you and answer any of your questions. If that doesn't work, please feel free to email me and I'll do my best to answer your questions to the best of my ability or find someone who does know the answer. Best of luck.

Answer 5

just do a google search on "english quran translation" for there are a number of copies available on the internet for free.

keep in mind that there are a multitude of english language "quran" versions. could be as many english language versions of the "quran" as there are of the "bible"

also, the "quran" translation that i read in about '78 is not the "quran" you will be able to read today.......period.......

take care, and "prove all things".......

Answer 6

I bought mine at a Muslim/Islamic bookstore near a college where I lived. My recommend, get one with a side-by-side text (arabic/english) and if you insist on reading translations, take a few translations with a grain of salt... some aren't really "approved", but you'll figure that out as you research. Mine is a Abdullah Yusuf Ali translation and it's nice.

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Answer 7

I bought mine second-hand from a street vendor in the French Quarter. I paid a dollar for it. You can find the Koran at any bookstore; Borders and Barnes and Noble have it in the religion section.

Answer 8

Many years ago, I saw a copy of it in the local library. I didn't try to read it, but I think it was an English translation: The letters I saw on the book cover were English at least.

Good luck finding it!

Answer 9

Seek any Islamic Center in any part of the world, and I believe you will get it.

Try it wherever you are, and if it doesn't work, call me at

00 965 903 1771

I will secure you a copy of it.

Answer 10

Best is Muhammad Asad's translation, titled "Message of the Qur'an" distributed by Threshold Books:

http://www.sufism.org/books/asad.html

He lived with tribesmen in the Empty Quarter and acquired an unparalleled knowledge of pure classical Arabic.

If you go to any mosque with a bookstore you can find a book and tape set from which to learn the prayers. That's how I did it. I felt bad not learning from a person, but as my Sheikh (may Allah protect his secret) later told me, "The divine light is not flooding every mosque."

You can look at:

http://www.nurashkijerrahi.org/teachings/salat_004.htm

If you're interested in Sufism, visit

http://www.nurashkijerrahi.org/

Answer 11

You would be able to get one at any book store (Barnes and Noble, etc). WARNING, don't be sucked in by the first few pages. Read the entire book to see just how warped it really is. YBIC