What does "Quran" mean?
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The Qur'ān [1] (Arabic: القرآن ‎ al-qurʼān, literally "the recitation"; also called al-qurʼān al-karīm "The Noble Qur'an"; also transliterated as Quran, Koran, and Al-Quran), is the central religious text of Islam. Muslims believe the Qur'an, in its original Arabic, to be the literal word of God that was revealed to Muhammad over a period of twenty-three years until his death. Muslims regard it as God's final revelation to humankind and view it as the closest thing to a part of God in the world.[2] Muslims also call the Qur'an the "Final Testament", "The Book", "Book of God" or "The Revelation."
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there is no such thing as a translation of the Quran. because the Quran simply cannot be translated. this is because arabic is a VERY complicated language and 1 word could have many meanings. therefore u can only by and interpretation of the Quran, which would not have the whole meaning and possibly a few mistranslationd. i agree with ahmed_mo2nis, u should buy a Yousaf Alis interpretation. Ofcourse yousaf ali did not 'translate' the Quran without error, but he is the best
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It means "Allah is the Greatest."  \n\nIt is not great, it is Greatest, or Greater.
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The Quran is the last and final message of Almighty GOD sent for the guidance of mankind. All the previous revelations were cancelled as a result.\n\nThe Quran was sent to Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him) through angel Gabriel. Just like how he brought revelations from ALmighty GOD to Moses, Abraham and Jesus Christ (Peace Be Upon Them).\n\nBut as we know, all the previous revelations have got corrupted by materialistic men by the passage of time. It is only the Quran that has remained un-altered since 1427 years. It is a miracle sent by GOD. Imagine a book of hundreds of pages which can be easily memorised completely by millions of people. There are kids as young as the age of 7-8 years who have memorised it completely. The meaning of the word 'Quran' is something which is read and re-read etc. Infact it is the only book which is the most read since 1427 years.\n\nThe Quran is a complete code of life. It has scientific miracles, ethics, code of conducts, financial codes etc.\n\nWatch the facts.\nhttp://www.harunyahya.com/c_miracles_quran.php
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its came from the arabic word Salam ... and it means PEACE \n\nSo islam means look for the peace ...\n\nand muslim means be peacefull ....\n\nthats from the side of language i think as you want ..\n\nGOD/ALLAH bless u
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Quran advocates fighting for self defense. First verse in Quran that states fighting is \n"2:190. And fight in the way of Allah with those who fight with you, and do not exceed the limits, surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits. "\n\nSimilary, if you search whole Quran you can find only fighting prescribed only for self defence. Some people quote verse from the middle to show that Quran prescribes killing all unbelivers. One most quoted verse is \n" 9: 5. So when the sacred months have passed away, then slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captives and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush,"\n\nWithout quoting the context and the verses below and above a neutral reader will judge Quran is commanding to kill all idolaters. But it's context is only regarding a particular group of idolaters who made an agreement with Muslims and later conspired against them breaking the treaty. This is clear from the preceeding verse\n" 9: 4. Except those of the idolaters with whom you made an agreement, then they have not failed you in anything and have not backed up any one against you, so fulfill their agreement to the end of their term; surely Allah loves those who are careful (of their duty)."\n\nSee what Quran says how to deal with those who are not fighting with you\n"60: 8. Allah does not forbid you respecting those who have not made war against you on account of (your) religion, and have not driven you forth from your homes, that you show them kindness and deal with them justly; surely Allah loves the doers of justice."
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In my opinion it is the Quran..... because not even a comma has been changed since it was revealed. When Prophet Muhammad revealed God's words they were written by scribes right at that time (they were later organized by length)..... This is a sincere conviction of mine and a billion others\n\n***however this does not mean that i do not respect a Christian's right to believe that the current Bible is irrefutable truth. but in response to your question the above reasons are why the Quran is so close to my heart\n\npeace and blessings to all
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QURAN is the only WORD OF GOD in ORIGINAL/PURE FORM. Reason is clear in the verse below, that GOD promised to protect QURAN.\n\n[15:9] Absolutely, we have revealed the reminder, and, absolutely, we will preserve it. \n\nhttp://www.submission.org/suras/sura15.htm
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Peaceful Harmony… or Violent Intolerance?\n\nthe Qur'an does teach peace and harmony. In encouraging people to seek peace and maintain it, the Qur'an states that the purpose behind the creation of different tribes and various nations is to interact and know each other and not to be a reason to fight each other. The Qur'an states in Surah 49, verse 13, the meaning of: \n*{O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other.}*\n\nTo emphasize the importance of peace and harmony among people, the message of Islam, from the beginning, declared the unity of mankind in its three aspects; origin, value and destiny. \n\nAbout the unity of origin, the Qur'an says in Surah 4, verse one, the meaning of: \n*{O mankind! Fear your Lord Who created you from a single person, and created out of it his mate, and from them twain scattered [like seed] countless men and women.}*\n\nConcerning the unity of value, the Qur'an says in Surah 49, verse 13, the meaning of: \n*{Verily the most honored of you in sight of Allah [God] is [he who is] the most righteous of you}*\n\nAs for the unity of destiny, the Qur'an says in Surah 28, verse 88, the meaning of:\n*{Everything is bound to perish, save His eternal self. With Him rests all judgment; and unto Him shall you all be brought back.}*\n\nAlso, the message of Islam never limited peace and harmony to those who accepted the faith. On the contrary, by establishing the principle of *{no compulsion in religion}* that was stated clearly in the Qur’an, Islam made peace a right for every one, whether affiliated with the religion or not. \n\nMost importantly, Islam was not a man-made invention, or an odd revelation! Islam in its essence is the final message of God, which is a continuation of all the previous messages. Thus, it contains all the values of peace and harmony, which were revealed in the preceding divine religions. \n\nFor your particular question, at first, I would like to remind you that it is very essential to differentiate between a faith and the practice of those who are affiliated to it. We should judge faiths by their teachings and values to which the faith is calling, and not by the perception and practices of its followers. \n\nThe reason is that a faith's values and teachings are constant because they are revealed by a constant Supreme Being; that is God. Yet, our perceptions and practices are variable due to the changes in our psychology, culture, abilities, and sometimes desires or inclinations. \n\nThis fact is not limited only to Islam and Muslims. Other religions were also subject to some extreme perceptions and practices. In our contemporary time, many who act against the values of Christianity claim to be Christians, and others proudly proclaim being Jews while acting contrary to Judaism. However, the media and international political conflicts have positioned Islam in the front seat for receiving criticism, whether for factual or fabricated reasons. \n\nFurthermore, people insist on portraying extremism as a religious phenomenon, whereas it is merely a social phenomenon. There is no one single command or teaching in Islam can be referenced as the direct reason behind an extreme act. Yet, people usually use their own interpretation of Islam as reference to as such acts. \n\nFinally, Islam gives no religious or moral basis for any action that goes against the values and the teachings of the message. People of all faiths tend to use religion to justify their actions and legitimize their opinions. Yet, logically faiths never provide legitimization to actions and practices, which are prohibited by that very religion. \n\nIslam commanded Muslim to appreciate good and denounce evil. This command is a result of a focus on justice, which is the highest value in Islam. Good in Islam is good whether committed by a Muslim or by a non-Muslim. Simultaneously, evil is evil whether co
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Quran is a Holy Book it should be respected
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The Holy Quran : Chapter: 3 (Al-`Imran), Verse:46\n \n[3:46] When the angels said, 'O Mary, God gives thee glad tidings of a son through a Word from Him; his name shall be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, honoured in this world and in the next, and of those who are granted nearness to God; \n\nThe Holy Quran : Chapter: 4 (Al-Nisa'), Verse:172\n\n[4:172] O People of the Book! exceed not the limits in your religion, and say not of anything but the truth. Verily, the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was only a Messenger of God, and a fulfilment of His word which He has sent down to Mary, and a mercy from Him. So believe in God and His Messengers, and say not, 'They are three.' Desist, it will be better for you. Verily, your Lord is the only One God. Holy is He, far above having a son. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. And sufficient is God as a guardian \n\nThe Holy Quran : Chapter: 5 (Al-Ma'idah), Verse:117\n \n[5:117] And when God will say, 'O Jesus, son of Mary, didst thou say to men, 'Take me and my mother for two gods beside God?' he will answer, 'Holy art THOU, I could never say that which I had no right. If I had said it, Thou wouldst have surely known it. Thou knowest what is in my mind, and I know not what is in Thy mind. It is Thou alone Who art the Knower of all hidden things; \n \n[19:31] Jesus said, 'I am a servant of God . He has given me the Book, and has made me a Prophet;
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The correct spelling for it is Qur'an. \n\nIt has been the source of Allah's wisdom for more than fourteen centuries for Muslims throughout the world. This message to humanity was sent down in Arabic, over a period spanning approximately 23 years, but since then it has been translated into many other languages. The Quran has not been expressed by using any human's words. Its wording is letter for letter fixed by Allah alone, and Allah has guaranteed that He will protect the Quran from any human tampering. Therefore The Qur'an of today is the same as the Qur'an revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and the exact copies of original Arabic text are available all over the world.\n\nThe Qur'an is a guidance for those who want and need it.This means that every aspect of the individual’s daily existence is guided by Islam: his family relations, his business relations, his education, his health, the means and manner by which he gains his livelihood, his philanthropy, what he sees and hears around him, what he reads, the way he regulates his time, the buildings in which he lives, learns and earns.\n\nMore at..... http://convertingtoislam.com/quran.html
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http://pages.intnet.mu/islam/quran_mp3.htm
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Remember that Quran is the word or God(Allah) not the word of Muhammad.\nThe Quran forbid sex intercourse during menstruation period ,14 years ago & your science tell us today.\n\nWhy u don't believe in Quran & Allah.?\n\nIts mean u got truth but u don't accept the truth just abusing others
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I have not read the quran only the bible, but I don't remember that in the bible
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May Allah guide you all. and to the guy who said to read another book to see what the Quran really says. im sorry but that's stupid logic. you should read the QURAN to see what the QURAN says. \n\nMay You all see the truth one day.ameen.\n\nyou have nothing to lose by reading the Quran. whether you intend to read it to become Muslim, or just to read it to be more educated.
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The Quran was put together 150-200 years after Muhammad who was illiterate died. It was only by memory and a few scraps of paper hidden under a bed. Not much to say for its inception. Even the Quran calls the Gospel of Jesus "guiding and light" so when they now say that the gospel is in error they contradict themselves.