Do Muslims believe that translating the Koran into other languages besides Arabic makes the Koran "un-sacred"?

Question

If that is so, than to truly be a good Muslim one would need to have a fairly advanced knowledge of Arabic. Isn't that a little exclusive?

Yes I know there are other translations besides Arabic. I was under the impression though that most Muslim leaders believe to really recognize the "truth" of it you have to read it in Arabic

Jibril- "as long as one does not try to say that the translation is the Quran itself" That is my question...to really read the Quran one must learn Arabic?
"What does it matter" I'm just asking to learn if that statement is true.

To all- So you all are saying that one who studies the Koran in English is able to attain the same understanding as one who studies it in Arabic? Correct?

Answer 1

Lets say this is the case, why does it bother you?

Are you that ungrateful that if you were to accept that a Book is from God that you wouldnt learn some of another language in order to study it?

Regardless, translating the Qur'an into other languages is not "unsacred", as long as one does not try to say that the translation is the Quran itself.

Answer 2

No, there are translations of Quran in different languages because the more important part is understanding the words. I know how to read the arabic but I cannot understand it so I read the english translation also.

Edit:
No.....the translation is not the same meaning exactly but that is because it is in the original arabic and even arabic speaking people cannot easily translate it. The best thing to do is keep in mind all variations in translations. I dont rely on one translation only when I read it in english. You dont have to be able to speak arabic to be a good muslim because the translation differences are not so huge as to make a significant difference in understanding. There are a few words in Arabic that can have multiple meanings and the translaters try to use the context to designate the meaning but its very important to remember the other possible translations because there is a chance it is a misinterpretation. Ok...I'm beginning to repeat myself so I'll stop.

Answer 3

It is no less sacred in any language, but is hard to get the full understanding and beauty without reading it in arabic. Not every language has words that fit an exact translation in a differrent language.
My Quran is an english translation until I learn arabic. I treat it a sacred as if it were in arabic.

Answer 4

The Koran is still sacred wether written in Arabic, English, Spanish or even Urdu. That is because it contains the teachings of Islam and the words of Allah. Even if they are in another language they are still His words.

The Koran is the last Message which Allah has sent to us. Its predecessors such as the Torah, Psalms, and Gospels have all been superceded. It is an obligation - and blessing - for all who hear of the Qur'an and Islam to investigate it and evaluate it for themselves. Allah has guaranteed that He will protect the Qur'an from human tampering, and today's readers can find exact copies of it all over the world. The Qur'an of today is the same as the Qur'an revealed to Muhammad (saas). Back in these days everyone spoke and understood Arabic.

To be truley a good Muslim one has to understand the Koran and strive to follow it's path. However, if you want to feel the Koran's 'magic' you have to listen to it in Arabic. You don't have to be understanding the words to feel the energy being emitted from the letters.

Answer 5

I'll tellya what... it reads better in Arabic, trust me. It's like listening to a lovely composition in Arabic vs. grating metal over rock in English... but I'm prejudiced, I'm a languages nut.

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Answer 6

No its still sacred, no matter the language, furthermore, if a verse written on a piece of paper, the paper is to be dealt with respect!