You should read the Qu’ran in Arabic but you may read it in your own language to understand the text, because there is no point in reading something if you do not understand it. When you read the Qu’ran you are suppose to retell [in your mind], reflect[to your own life/self] , and relate. You cannot relate reflect or retell if you do not understand it. Luckily my first language is Arabic so I can understand it , but I live in North America so as a result my younger brother does not know some Arabic words, so he has to refer to the English translation.
Keep in mind that not all the translations are accurate, that is another reason why its best to read it in Arabic. Original and flawless.
I also want to clear that even if you read it in Arabic there are some words we don’t understand unless we search behind its meaning. reading the Quran in its original form is better because it holds some codes that release the soul, kick the devil, and more blessing.
Our claims are not isolated; each may be proved with clear Proofs.
FIRST LIGHT
This Light consists of Three Rays.
FIRST RAY: This is the eloquence of the Qurtan, which is at the degree of miraculousness. Its eloquence is a wonderful eloquence born of the beauty of its word order, the perfection of its conciseness, the marvels of its style, its singularity and pleasantness, the excellence of its expression, its superiority and clarity, the power and truth of its meanings, and from the purity and fluency of its language, which for one thousand three hundred years has challenged the most brilliant men of letters of mankind, their most celebrated orators, and the most profoundly learned of them, and invited them to dispute it. It has provoked them intensely. And although it has invited them to dispute it, those geniuses, whose heads touch the skies in their pride and conceit, have been unable to so much as open their mouths to do so, and have bowed their heads utterly put down. Thus, we shall point to the miraculousness in its eloquence in Two Aspects.
First Aspect: It possesses miraculousness and its miraculousness exists for the following reasons. The great majority of the people of the Arabian Peninsula at that time were illiterate. Due to this, in place of in writing, they preserved the sources of their pride, historical events, and stories which assisted good morality, by means of poetry and eloquence. Through the at- traction of poetry and eloquence, meaningful sayings would remain in people’s memories and be passed down the generations. And so, in consequence of this innate need, the goods most in demand in the immaterial market of that people was eloquence. An eloquent literary figure of a tribe, even, was like its greatest national hero. It was through him that they gained their greatest pride. Thus, that intelligent people who ruled the world through their intelligence after the establishment of Islam were, among the peoples of the world, at the highest and most advanced degree of eloquence. It was the thing most in demand among them, was their cause of pride, and the thing for which they had greatest need. Eloquence had such high value that two tribes would do battle at the word of a literary figure, and they would make peace at his word. They even wrote in gold on the walls of the Ka’ba the seven qasidas of seven poets called the Muallaqat-i Sebta, and took great pride in them. Thus, it was at such a time when eloquence was the thing most sought after that the Qurtan was revealed. Just as at the time of Moses (Peace be upon him) it was magic that was most sought after and at the time of Jesus (Peace be upon him), it was medicine. The most important of their miracles were in those fields.
if these people dont understand what has been written then what is the point. I guess the teacher would be in a position to give his/her interpretation on the writings which could just be false or one which incites hatred.
Salaam Walaikoom
This is a great story which explains why we should read Al-Quran Al-Kareem in Arabic. Hope it gives you a clearer understanding to why we read it in Arabic.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
An old American Muslim lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Qur’an. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.
One day the grandson asked,
"Grandpa! I try to read the Qur’an just like you but I don’t understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Qur’an do?"
The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied,
"Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water."
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house.
The grandfather laughed and said,
"You’ll have to move a little faster next time,"
He sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.
The old man said,
"I don’t want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You’re just not trying hard enough,"
He went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would Leak out before he got back to the house. The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty.
Out of breath, he said,
"See Grandpa, it’s useless!"
"So you think it is useless?"
The old man said,
"Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean, inside and out.
"Son, that’s what happens when you read the Qur’an. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and outside. That is the work of Allah in our lives."
Moral of the story : Read Al-Quran frequently as it will purify our heart. When we have pure heart, it is easy to do righteous and leave jahiliyah and badness in ourselves.
~~~~~~~~~~
Salaam Walaikoom
it is read in Arabic so you can learn to memorise certain passages to do Salaat, also there are over 2000 linguistic interpretation’s of the Koran for your understanding.
Arabic is a beautiful rich language, when King of Jordan King Hasan spoke classical Arabic to his audience it brought peace to the listener.
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January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
You should read the Qu’ran in Arabic but you may read it in your own language to understand the text, because there is no point in reading something if you do not understand it. When you read the Qu’ran you are suppose to retell [in your mind], reflect[to your own life/self] , and relate. You cannot relate reflect or retell if you do not understand it. Luckily my first language is Arabic so I can understand it , but I live in North America so as a result my younger brother does not know some Arabic words, so he has to refer to the English translation.
Keep in mind that not all the translations are accurate, that is another reason why its best to read it in Arabic. Original and flawless.
Allah Hafiz.
–Isabella
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January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
You get reward for reading the Quran in Arabic, even if you don’t understand it.
However, to learn Islam you should read the Quran in your own language too. It will bring you closer to Islam.
u291ao1zua
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
I also want to clear that even if you read it in Arabic there are some words we don’t understand unless we search behind its meaning. reading the Quran in its original form is better because it holds some codes that release the soul, kick the devil, and more blessing.
Moses
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
You have to read it in a language you understand. What would be the benefit of reading it in a language you do not understand?
Best Advice 4 U.....
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
That’s like asking whether you should only listen to someone reading the Bible, and not read it in brail because you are blind……
tebligat
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
Our claims are not isolated; each may be proved with clear Proofs.
FIRST LIGHT
This Light consists of Three Rays.
FIRST RAY: This is the eloquence of the Qurtan, which is at the degree of miraculousness. Its eloquence is a wonderful eloquence born of the beauty of its word order, the perfection of its conciseness, the marvels of its style, its singularity and pleasantness, the excellence of its expression, its superiority and clarity, the power and truth of its meanings, and from the purity and fluency of its language, which for one thousand three hundred years has challenged the most brilliant men of letters of mankind, their most celebrated orators, and the most profoundly learned of them, and invited them to dispute it. It has provoked them intensely. And although it has invited them to dispute it, those geniuses, whose heads touch the skies in their pride and conceit, have been unable to so much as open their mouths to do so, and have bowed their heads utterly put down. Thus, we shall point to the miraculousness in its eloquence in Two Aspects.
First Aspect: It possesses miraculousness and its miraculousness exists for the following reasons. The great majority of the people of the Arabian Peninsula at that time were illiterate. Due to this, in place of in writing, they preserved the sources of their pride, historical events, and stories which assisted good morality, by means of poetry and eloquence. Through the at- traction of poetry and eloquence, meaningful sayings would remain in people’s memories and be passed down the generations. And so, in consequence of this innate need, the goods most in demand in the immaterial market of that people was eloquence. An eloquent literary figure of a tribe, even, was like its greatest national hero. It was through him that they gained their greatest pride. Thus, that intelligent people who ruled the world through their intelligence after the establishment of Islam were, among the peoples of the world, at the highest and most advanced degree of eloquence. It was the thing most in demand among them, was their cause of pride, and the thing for which they had greatest need. Eloquence had such high value that two tribes would do battle at the word of a literary figure, and they would make peace at his word. They even wrote in gold on the walls of the Ka’ba the seven qasidas of seven poets called the Muallaqat-i Sebta, and took great pride in them. Thus, it was at such a time when eloquence was the thing most sought after that the Qurtan was revealed. Just as at the time of Moses (Peace be upon him) it was magic that was most sought after and at the time of Jesus (Peace be upon him), it was medicine. The most important of their miracles were in those fields.
And so,
http://risaleinur.us/read/?art=2883&t=The+Twenty%2DFifth+Word
MV
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
whats the point?
if these people dont understand what has been written then what is the point. I guess the teacher would be in a position to give his/her interpretation on the writings which could just be false or one which incites hatred.
people who read the Quran should wise up!
MUhammed K
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
how will you follow the message in a language you dont understand ! one would remain confused,forever
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January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
ofcourse i have to read it in arabic. but i read it with translation in English sometimes.
Eclipse
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
Salaam Walaikoom
This is a great story which explains why we should read Al-Quran Al-Kareem in Arabic. Hope it gives you a clearer understanding to why we read it in Arabic.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
An old American Muslim lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Qur’an. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.
One day the grandson asked,
"Grandpa! I try to read the Qur’an just like you but I don’t understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Qur’an do?"
The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied,
"Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water."
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house.
The grandfather laughed and said,
"You’ll have to move a little faster next time,"
He sent him back to the river with the basket to try again. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home. Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.
The old man said,
"I don’t want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You’re just not trying hard enough,"
He went out the door to watch the boy try again. At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would Leak out before he got back to the house. The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty.
Out of breath, he said,
"See Grandpa, it’s useless!"
"So you think it is useless?"
The old man said,
"Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean, inside and out.
"Son, that’s what happens when you read the Qur’an. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you will be changed, inside and outside. That is the work of Allah in our lives."
Moral of the story : Read Al-Quran frequently as it will purify our heart. When we have pure heart, it is easy to do righteous and leave jahiliyah and badness in ourselves.
~~~~~~~~~~
Salaam Walaikoom
CASSIUS
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
no matter ho you read the quran the messege is still the same, twisted.
green eyes
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
it is read in Arabic so you can learn to memorise certain passages to do Salaat, also there are over 2000 linguistic interpretation’s of the Koran for your understanding.
Arabic is a beautiful rich language, when King of Jordan King Hasan spoke classical Arabic to his audience it brought peace to the listener.
no.1tokiohoteladdict
January 3rd, 2010 at 2:13 am
I think its kinda pointless. but my parents make me.
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