When I was younger I read the Quran completely about 4-5 times and I tried to continue it but failed miserably. This Ramadan I decided that would once again start because I have so much time and thought I would once again do a Khatum. However, I soon realized that I make mistakes sometimes. So here’s the question : Is it ok to read the Quran in English…like the Arabic written in English..not the translation?
So, I’ll be reading English but saying Arabic. I hope this makes sense.
Re: Question About The Quran
it'd be easier if you said the roman english text lol. But it's technically still Arabic so I'm guessing it'd be alright.
When I was younger I read the Quran completely about 4-5 times and I tried to continue it but failed miserably. This Ramadan I decided that would once again start because I have so much time and thought I would once again do a Khatum. However, I soon realized that I make mistakes sometimes. So here's the question : Is it ok to read the Quran in English...like the Arabic written in English..not the translation? So, I'll be reading English but saying Arabic. I hope this makes sense.
You can read the Quran in any language you want. I recommend reading it in the language you can understand. Otherwise, what is the point in reading something you cannot understand. The Quran is a message for the entire world, not just the Arabs. I know majority of people think that reciting in Arabic is what is important, but it is illogical to read something you do not understand. After all, the very first revelation ever revealed through the prophet was '[96:1] READ, in the name of your Lord, who created.' 'Reading' implies comprehension. Thus, in the language you speak. The first revelation DID NOT say 'RECITE'.
The Quran Must Be Translated
[Quran 26:198] If **we revealed this to people who do not know Arabic.
[Quran 26:199] **And had him recite it (in Arabic),** they**** could not possibly believe in it.
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Peace
Re: Question About The Quran
I think its OK .. I know many Bangladeshi brothers who cant read Arabic so they read Arabic Quran in Bengali script (would that be roman benagli :p) ..
You can read the Quran in any language you want. I recommend reading it in the language you can understand. Otherwise, what is the point in reading something you cannot understand. The Quran is a message for the entire world, not just the Arabs. I know majority of people think that reciting in Arabic is what is important, but it is illogical to read something you do not understand. After all, the very first revelation ever revealed through the prophet was '[96:1] READ, in the name of your Lord, who created.' 'Reading' implies comprehension. Thus, in the language you speak. The first revelation DID NOT say 'RECITE'.
The Quran Must Be Translated
[Quran 26:198] If **we revealed this to people who do not know Arabic. [Quran 26:199] **And had him recite it (in Arabic),** they**** could not possibly believe in it. ** Peace
You're right because I don't understand Arabic and it's so much easier for me to read it in the English alphabet. When reading it in Arabic I make so many mistakes and I have to go back and read it 2-3 times over. Like Jafri said since it is technically Arabic it shouldn't be a problem because it's not like I'm reading the translation and many people have mixed views regarding that. Thank you!
** Jafri**: lol yes it would've been easier. I made it a little too complicated to understand.
Re: Question About The Quran
But, be careful and keep arabic text handy because some words/pronunciations do not carry over perfectly into English.
Example: Ayat al Kursi
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Allahu la ilaha illa huwa, Al -Haiyul-Qaiyum La **ta'khudhuhu* sinatun wa la nawm lahu ma fi as-samawati wa ma fil-'ard Man dhal-ladhi yashfa'u 'indahu illa bi-idhnihi Ya'lamu ma bayna aydihim wa ma khalfahum wa la yuhituna bi shai'in min 'ilmihi illa bima sha'a Wasi'a kursiyuhus-samawati wal ard wa la ya'uduhu hifdhuhuma wa Hu wal 'Aliyul-Adheem*
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Ta 'khuduhu when read in Arabic script should sound like Ta'ku*z*uhu
Dhal-ladhi= Zal, lazi
Adheem= Azeem
And so on...Allah knows best. My arabic isn't the best either, but that's how i've been taught and have always read it.
My suggestion: Always keep arabic Quran close for cross-referencing. Though, personally i would try and learn Arabic for it has many benefits and you extract the most ajr/benefit if you read it in native language and then understand the meaning. :)
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If you haven't read it in a long time, you'll tend to make mistakes. I suggest that you keep trying to read the Arabic text, even though you may falter at first. Keep at it and inshAllah you'll improve with a bit of practice.