2007-01-21 04:38:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A Muslim friend of mine gave me one. All I had to do is say I was interested. There are lots of them about.
2007-01-21 04:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by whatotherway 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Amazon.com, bookstores. Pickthall is one translation, but the best translation is the one with the Arabic text next to the English translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali. Available in Islamic bookstores and amazon.com
However, I would like to entertain you with the following warning:
Quor'an was revealed in Arabic and Muslims allover the world firmly believe it should stay that way. Any translation of the Quor'an outside there is considered an ILLUSTRATIVE translation to the Quor'an. So it can not be used academically as a reference. I myself agree with them, being a linguist. I believe any translation is a betrayal of the original text. Languages have features controlled by many factors, namely environment, customs, traditions and norms, history, situations, etc. therefore an exact translation from one language to another is next to impossible.
So while reading the Quor'an so called translation and you find awkwardness do not jump to a false conclusion. Ask well-educated Muslims to further simplify and explain. They well be more than happy to help you
Good luck in you search.
2007-01-21 13:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by Aadel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no English version of the Quran, but there is a translation of its meanings in English. The most reliable one in English is on www.islamalways.com
2007-01-21 12:42:59 · answer #3 · answered by Saud 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wherever you get it from, be careful. I got an English Koran, and it didn't include half the actual Quran. Oddly enough, it left out all the versus about Mohammed telling Muslims to "smite the necks of the unbelievers".
Funny how that happened.
2007-01-21 13:03:35 · answer #4 · answered by Nora 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get them from almost anywhere, as everyone here mentioned. You can go to the nearest mosque, ask them if they have any Quran's available, and usually they'll give it to you for no cost. You can find them online for free and for purchase. You can find them in any local Borders or Barnes & Nobles. If you know any Muslims, they will certainly help you out. Here are some links for whatever you wish, even online translations of Quran:
http://www.islamicity.com/quransearch
http://freequran.org/
https://www.cair-net.org/explorethequran/request.asp
http://islamtomorrow.com/free_offering.htm
http://www.amazon.com/English-Interpretation-Holy-Quran-Arabic/dp/9694320003/sr=1-1/qid=1169403175/ref=pd_bbs_1/105-2333847-6094822?ie=UTF8&s=books
http://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Holy-Quran/dp/1590080254/sr=1-4/qid=1169403219/ref=sr_1_4/105-2333847-6094822?ie=UTF8&s=books (this is the one I have, I highly recommend it if you can understand Shakespearean style English)
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=quran&z=y&r=1&cds2Pid=9481
http://quran.al-islam.com/Targama/DispTargam.asp?nType=1&nSora=1&nAya=1&nSeg=1&l=eng&t=eng
http://www.quranexplorer.com/
http://www.oneummah.net/quran/quran.html
http://www.islamicity.com/quran/
2007-01-21 13:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by hayaa_bi_taqwa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are people who encourage one another to learn other people's religions. The advice is good for those who harbor ill feeling against the other religions. However, there is a better way, learn up your religion thoroughly and know or understand the believers' responsibility towards God. While you read please be careful with verses that give you command to take away lives of those who disagree with you. Unless you do so, don't attempt to read or learn other religion. Or unless you want to be an expert to other kind of religion. You see, you still need to know yours more thoroughly before you want to be that of other.
2007-01-21 12:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ptuan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazon.com has it in the "Penguin Classic" edition.
And kudos to you! More people should actually try learning something about Muslims--it would cut down on the hatred and bigotry . But then, when did bigots ever concern themseleswith facts and understanding? :)
2007-01-21 12:47:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can be found in any bookstore and various translations... Pickthall (which isn't exactly the best translation) and others. MY favorite is a translation with Arabic next to it by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, which I bought in an Islamic bookstore.
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2007-01-21 12:41:58 · answer #8 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a place where they have an Islamic library, and they would probably have one there. But try to get one that has modern-day translations, because otherwise the words aren't ones we use daily.
2007-01-21 14:49:34 · answer #9 · answered by saasay0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazon.com has quite a selection of translated qur'ans. I have to say it is a very interesting book.
2007-01-21 12:46:23 · answer #10 · answered by lil_hobbitgal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋