How to start reading the Qu'ran?
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Translations of the Quran into any other language is not recognised by Islam so, unless you understand arabic, the answer to your first question is, No.\n\nIn answer to your second question, Yes, translated versions (in book form) are both free and freely available on the internet. Try this site and follow the links:\n\nhttp://www.sacred-texts.com/time/origtime.htm
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What utter nonsense.  As someone who has read the Koran, as well as many other sacred books, I have to wonder at the ignorance of your question.  Why haven't you actually read the holy books of Islam? Shall we look at Muhammed's own words?\n\nWarning:  Many pages of the other awful things Muhammed encouraged could be shared, and will if you wish and ask, on any topic under the sun, or moon as the case may be.\n\nBukhari:V4B52N220 “Allah’s Apostle said, ‘I have been made victorious with terror.’” \nQur’an 8:12 “I shall terrorize the infidels. So wound their bodies and incapacitate them because they oppose Allah and His Apostle.” \nQur’an 8:57 “If you gain mastery over them in battle, inflict such a defeat as would terrorize them, so that they would learn a lesson and be warned.” \nIshaq:326 “If you come upon them, deal so forcibly as to terrify those who would follow, that they may be warned. Make a severe example of them by terrorizing Allah’s enemies.”\nQur’an 8:67 “It is not fitting for any prophet to have prisoners until he has made a great slaughtered in the land.”\nIshaq:588 “When the Apostle descends on your land none of your people will be left when he leaves.” \nTabari IX:42 “We have been dealt a situation from which there is no escape. You have seen what Muhammad has done. Arabs have submitted to him and we do not have the strength to fight. You know that no herd is safe from him. And no one even dares go outside for fear of being terrorized.”\nIshaq:326 “Allah said, ‘No Prophet before Muhammad took booty from his enemy nor prisoners for ransom.’ Muhammad said, ‘I was made victorious with terror. The earth was made a place for me to clean. I was given the most powerful words. Booty was made lawful for me. I was given the power to intercede. These five privileges were awarded to no prophet before me.’” \nIshaq:327 “Allah said, ‘A prophet must slaughter before collecting captives. A slaughtered enemy is driven from the land. Muhammad, you craved the desires of this world, its goods and the ransom captives would bring. But Allah desires killing them to manifest the religion.’” \nQur’an 7:3 “Little do you remember My warning. How many towns have We destroyed as a raid by night? Our punishment took them suddenly while they slept for their afternoon rest. Our terror came to them; Our punishment overtook them.”\nIshaq:510 “When the Apostle looked down on Khaybar he told his Companions, ‘O Allah, Lord of the Devils and what into error they throw, and Lord of the winds and what they winnow, we ask Thee for the booty of this town and its people. Forward in the name of Allah.’ He used to say this of every town he raided.”\nBukhari:V5B59N512 “The Prophet offered the Fajr Prayer [Prayer of Fear] near Khaybar when it was still dark. He said, ‘Allahu-Akbar!’ [Allah is Greatest] Khaybar is destroyed, for whenever we approach a hostile nation to fight, then evil will be the morning for those who have been warned.’ Then the inhabitants came out running on their roads. The Prophet had their men killed; their children and woman were taken as captives.”\nBukhari:V9B87N127  “The Prophet said, ‘I have been given the keys of eloquent speech and given victory with terror.’”\nIshaq:517 “Khaybar was stormed by the Apostle’s squadron, fully armed, powerful and strong. It brought certain humiliation with Muslim men in its midst. We attacked and they met their doom. Muhammad conquered the Jews in fighting that day as they opened their eyes to our dust.”\nTabari VIII:116/Ishaq:511 “So Muhammad began seizing their herds and their property bit by bit. He conquered home by home. The Messenger took some people captive, including Safiyah and her two cousins. The Prophet chose Safiyah for himself.”\nBukhari:V5B59N512 “The Prophet had their men killed, their children and woman taken captive.”\nTabari VIII:129 “After the Messenger had finis
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Get yourself a Bible that is easy for you to read. You will stall out with the old English of the King James Bible. Just read as much as you want every day. If you only have time to read one verse, then so be it.  Just do it every day. Start at the beginning and put a book mark in after each reading. Don't worry how long it will take. Just enjoy it.
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How man interpretations are there of the Koran?
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Did you mean Quran audio ?\n\nCheck http://english.islamway.com/bindex.php?section=erecitorslist
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http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com \nThis site has the full text of the Bible, Qu'ran and Book of Mormon, with commentary on the good and bad points of each.
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Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.\n\nI hope that the below will help to answer your question.\n\nWassallam\n\nQunut is a recitation of doa in facing difficult times and situation and to ask Allah’s protection from any peril.\n\nWAYS TO PERFORM QUNUT NAZILAH\n\nQunut Nazilah can be done in every obligatory solat: Zohor, Asar, Maghrib, Isyak and Subuh. It is recited after ruku’ while in the position of I’tidal after reciting:\nسَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ ، رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ.\n\nThere are 3 ways that an Imam can recite this doa \n\n1. Recite the Qunut  for Subuh prayers only.\n\n2. Recite the Qunut Nazilah only. (see attachment)\n\n3. Recite the qunut for Subuh first and continue with the qunut nazilah.\n\nImportant Reminder: \nImam who does not memorized the nazilah prayers, they can recite the qunut as in Subuh prayers and the nazilah prayers can be read after solat.\n\nImam should remind his jemaah that qunut nazilah will be recited during the prayers and the ways of performing it.\n\n\n\nPrepared by\nOffice Of the Mufti\nMajlis Ugama Islam Singapura\n2 Ogos 2006 \n\n  \n Please go to the below URL to get the Du'a/Doa
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Hope these links will help you in learning Quran in Arabic\nhttp://www.emuslim.com/Quran/English80.asp\nhttp://www.emuslim.com/Quran/Lughat.asp\nhttp://www.shaplus.com/free-quran-software/quran-mp3-software/QuranReciter/quranreciter-features.htm\n\nDefinitely learning Quran in Arabic is a very rewardful thing. It also helps you better understand the Quran and you can hear to the recitations by knowing the meaning.
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All you need to do is say:\n\nI testify that there is no God but Allah and Mohammad is His prophet.\n\nPeople say this in arabic and english (if thats their mother tounge)\n\nFrom the moment you say this, you are a Muslim.\n\nYou must then start reading up on the 5 basic pillars of Islam and use them in your daily life:\n\n1. Shahadah.\n\n2. Salat,  5 times a day (contact prayers-these are different from moments of inclination to God)\n\n3. Zakat, this is the equivalent of tithe in Christianity. The amount differs.\n\n4. Observing obligatory fast during Ramadan.\n\n5. Hajj pilgramage once in your life, when you are able (both health and financial wise) \n\nthe number of people who convert and become bombers are low compared to the number of people who convert and live peaceful lives.\n\nHope this helps.
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This sounds reasonable to me. I read the Koran once; when I can get another copy I'm willing to read it again.
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I'm not really sure what you mean by "writings/readings".  The Qu'ran is only considered official in it's original language of Arabic. The other translations that exist are really only for personal study and all the passages read in services and during prayer are in Arabic. If by readings you mean interpretations, then the answer is: there are many interpretations. The shari'ah (divine law) are derived from the Qu'ran but elaborated and explained in the prophetic tradition by Qur'anic scholars.  There are various legal schools each of which have slightly different interpretations of the shari'ah, which mostly differ with regard to the domain of human relations. There is also another realm of interpretations called the fiqh, this is the interpretation and codefication of the sacred law and many scholars specialize in this area. Basically the shari'ah are the laws and the fiqh are the ways the laws are applied to society. I hope this helps.
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Wa-Alaikum Assalam dear friend.\nThere may not be one book or source providing you everything in consolidated form as desired by you.\nThe most comprehensive and concise one is the Quran itself. One only needs to read, understand, comprehend and believe in it, definitely with the help of those knowing it better.\nBest is to attend periodical lectures like weekly Juma prayers in your close-by mosque etc. With the passage of time and your sincere devotion to learn the Truth you shall be blessed with understanding of the humanity and best of the brotherhood and peace.  \nMay Allah guide you, and all others like you, towards right path leading to peace, welfare and progress.\n\nJazak Allah-o-Khair.
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Mav there are translations out there but not the Quran, just interpretations, I read the Quran in several languages because no translation is truly perfect. I will send you a link in a while.\n\nInshallah I will be able to read in arabic and see for myself more details!\n\nKisses and Hugs,\nYour friend Muslimah!
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good to know ur looking into islam. may allah help u. the best way to study the quran would be to read it and have a knowledgeble muslim to help u out, because there are sentecess that are written in simple words but may offend u, but their are deep stories behind it. u might have to read the quran again and again to understand it properly. if u have more questions feel free to email me and ill be more than happy to assist u the best i can. take care and salaam(pe@ce). may allah help us and guide us all.
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go to the website \nwww.irf.net\nif you don't find the book there then tell me i have a book for namaz in my computer then i will send it to you. here is my email address. flower_sadabahar@yahoo.com
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http://pages.intnet.mu/islam/quran_mp3.htm
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for perfect translation:\n\nhttp://quran.al-islam.com/Targama/DispTargam.asp?nType=1&nSeg=0&l=eng&nSora=1&nAya=1&t=eng\n\n\nfor downloads:\nhttp://www.islamway.com