The Koran is the holy scripture of the Muslim people. If you learn to read it correctly, you can simultaneously master the Arabic language.
Many people wonder how to learn to read the Quran and where they can learn it.
- Before studying, it is recommended to ask yourself the question of why to study the Quran. If you were able to answer, then it is advisable to set a goal: not to stop studying in the middle and to reach the end.
- It is recommended to choose a place where you can read and study quietly. Most often, the choice occurs in the evening, since it is before bedtime that you can quickly remember, and no one will distract you from such a task.
- It’s worth setting up a corner in the house to study. Also, some advise enrolling in Islamic book study groups. They are already present knowledgeable people, and it will be easier to get used to it, they will help and give advice on how to learn to read the Koran.
- It is advisable to learn to read the letters of the Koran correctly and pronounce them correctly. With correct pronunciation, you can quickly learn the book. You should start reading from the first sura and recite it at least 20 times. This will help you remember faster. At the first difficulties, do not be upset. You shouldn’t stop at the first obstacles; you should study in depth.
- A good solution would be to read aloud. You should check what you read in front of your relatives or friends. If a person is embarrassed to speak in front of people, then you can turn on the audio and check what you read. Some people advise recording your words on a tape recorder and then checking everything.
- If the surah is too long, then you can start learning a couple of verses at a time. This reading allows you to quickly memorize surahs and verses.
- Do not forget about studying before going to bed, and as soon as you wake up, immediately repeat what you have memorized. Most often, it is easier to study for young people under 30 years of age. But, despite your age, you still have to try. To make it easy to learn, it is recommended to choose one method, this will allow you to quickly achieve your goal.
How to Study the Quran
Many people wonder how to learn to read the Quran on their own, whether it is difficult. If you follow some rules, achieving your goal will be quite simple.
- To begin with, it is recommended to master the Arabic language, which is called “Alif wa ba”.
- Then you should practice writing.
- Learn Tajweed grammar.
- You should read and practice regularly.
Success will depend on whether a person writes correctly. Only after mastering writing can you move on to reading and grammar.
Many people immediately think that there is nothing complicated about this. But all these points are divided into several more rules. But the main point is that you need to learn how to write correctly. If a person does not learn to write letters without errors, then he will not be able to move on to grammar and reading.
What are the points in studying
There are a few more points to learn the Quran in Arabic:
- A person only learns to write and read in Arabic, but will not be able to translate. If you want to study the language more deeply, you can go to the appropriate country and start studying.
- The main condition is what type of scripture will be studied, since there are differences in them. Many old mentors recommend studying from the Koran, which is called “Ghazan”.
But many young people say it's better to study modern versions. The font of the texts will be too different, but the meaning will remain the same.
If a person attends any trainings, he can already ask the teachers about how to learn to read the Koran. Everyone will help you cope with the difficulties that arise.
What does the Koran look like in the modern world?
If a person has a question about how to learn the Quran, then he immediately purchases this book. After this, you can begin to study the alphabet and read the Koran in Arabic. For this stage, you can purchase a notebook. All letters are written out separately approximately 80-90 times. not that complicated. The alphabet has only 28 letters, of which only a few vowels are “alif” and “ey”.
It can also make it difficult to understand the language. Since, in addition to letters, there are also sounds: “i”, “un”, “a”, “u”. Also, many letters, depending on what part of the word they are in, are written differently. Many also have problems from the fact that we need to start reading from right to left, which is unusual for us (in Russian and many others they read the other way around).
Therefore, this causes great inconvenience for many people when reading or writing. It is recommended to ensure that the inclination of the handwriting is also from right to left. It’s difficult to get used to, but once you learn it, you can achieve excellent results.
After studying the alphabet, you will no longer have to wonder about how to quickly learn to read the Koran. After all, after mastering the skills of the Arabic language, you can learn to read without effort.
How to read the Quran correctly
When reading the Quran, it is recommended to be in a state of ritual purity. This means that, regardless of gender, it is strictly forbidden to approach the Koran after intimacy. During menstrual or postpartum bleeding, women are not recommended to touch the book. If they know it by heart, then they have the right to recite the texts from memory.
It is also advisable to make taharat after performing ghusul. Even if the latter has not been committed, the reader can simply read it without touching the book.
Does it matter what you wear?
You need to pay attention to the clothes you are wearing. A woman must cover all parts of her body except her hands and face, but a man covers the distance from the navel to the knees. This rule must always be followed!
They read the Koran loudly, but if there is a chance that they will hear, then you can lower the tone a little.
- It is not recommended to place the book on the floor. It is advisable to place it on a pillow or a special stand.
- It is not recommended to wet your fingers with saliva when turning the pages of a book.
- Don't throw away the Koran.
- Do not place on your feet or under your head.
- It is not recommended to consume food or water while reading the Qur'an.
- Don't yawn while reading.
If you have patience and strength, you can easily study and start reading the Quran in Arabic.
There is no other language in which, with only three letters, a sentence with great meaning can be composed, and this is present in Arabic, where with the help of only three letters, the greatest sentence of Islam is composed, this is: “There is no god but Allah.” After all, it sounds in Arabic “La ilahya illa-Llah”, and three Arabic letters are repeated in it: Lam, Alif and Ha."
The language of the Koran is Arabic and there is no doubt about it. This is emphasized in many verses of the Quran: (193). A faithful spirit descended upon him
(194). on your heart, so that you may be among those who admonish you,
(195). in Arabic, clear. (26:193-195)
And in another surah:
(37). Thus We have revealed the Quran as a law in Arabic. If you indulge their desires after knowledge has come to you, then no one will become your patron and protector instead of Allah. (13:37)
It is not for nothing that Allah Subhanahu wa Tagala emphasizes that the language of the Koran is Arabic. This could be a call for preserving the Qur'an in its original language. The Koran must be preserved regardless of the nationalities of those who read it (Arab in his native language, or non-Arab).
Why is the Quran in Arabic? In what language do you want the Quran to be revealed? In English?
The very formulation of the question is incorrect, because there is not one international language. If there was one such universal language, and the Quran was revealed in another language, which not every person knows, then this question would be appropriate.
Allah Subhanahu wa Tagala reserved the right to choose to which area and to which people (with which language) to send an envoy. This is not a decision of nations, but a decision of Allah alone. This is stated in the following verse:
(124). And when a sign comes to them, they say: “We will not believe until we are given the same as was given to the messengers of Allah.” Allah knows best where to place His message. Those who have sinned will suffer humiliation before the Lord and severe punishment because of their cunning! (6:124)
Someone says that Allah Subhanahu wa Tagala sent the Koran as “We have revealed the Koran by law in Arabic,” and you want them to live according to it in England, in America?!
But here the language of the judge is emphasized, and not his direction. If I use a Japanese microphone in Russia, you won’t tell me: “How can you live in Kazan and use a Japanese microphone?!” Its origin does not matter. The Koran is Arabic in language, in its origin, but not Arabic in its direction.
Allah Subhanahu wa Tagala does not say that Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was sent only to the Arabs:
(107). We sent you only as a mercy for the worlds.
The Qur'an is in Arabic, but the language of the message does not indicate that the Qur'an is intended only for Arabs.
This is the most suitable answer to the question why the Quran is in Arabic.
But some scientists tried to explain what was different about the Arabs of that time, what possible reasons choosing the language of the Koran in favor of Arabic.
The answer to this question can be divided into three groups:
1. Features of the residence of the Arabs (Arabian Peninsula);
Features of the Arabic language;
Features of the Arab people.
What is geographical feature residence of the Arabs?
1. The Arabian Peninsula was located in the middle of the large continents of the world active at that time. Three parts of the world were recognized: Africa, India (in modern Asia), Europe. The Arabian Peninsula had a very advantageous location; unlike those mentioned above, it occupied a central position between these parts of the world.
2. The Prophet was sent down to the city of Mecca, where people who came from different countries. And at a time when there was neither a telephone nor the Internet, communication between peoples took place either through trade or in such mass movements people like hajj. Every year, people from the countries of the Arab world came to Mecca to make a pilgrimage, and Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) took advantage of this, expecting visitors and calling them to Islam. Thus, some people from Medina converted to Islam and, returning to their homes, began to call for Islam in Medina.
3. It was the inhabitants of Mecca who were surrounded by desert. What did this lead to? Did not have strong influence other civilizations on this people, for example, the Persians or Greeks. Even until today, when colonization began and the Arab world was divided between European countries. Let's say France took Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Algeria, Morocco, Great Britain took other countries, but there was no direct occupation of the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia, which was in Libya, Lebanon, etc. And this is because of such harsh living conditions.
Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was not the author of the Koran. One of the proofs is that the Koran describes some scientific data obtained only recently. If Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had the opportunity to communicate with civilizations that were interested in issues of medicine, geography, etc., some doubts might have arisen whether Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) would have taken ), someone has this information.
What are the characteristics of the Arab people of that time?
A strong memory that allowed him to memorize poems consisting of hundreds of lines the first time. And this was necessary for memorizing the Koran at a time when printing was not common.
Patience. The Arab people are a people who live in harsh desert conditions and are accustomed to any difficulties. If these people lived in the orchards of apple and apricot trees, in comfort, and a prophet came to them, because of whom they were tormented and driven out, they would say: “Why do I need this? I will sit under the apple tree and eat apples...” Therefore, the Arabs were very patient. Bilyala, may Allah be pleased with him, was dragged through the desert (whoever was on the Hajj knows that when it’s 50 degrees, you can’t even step on the sand barefoot), they put a stone on his chest and told him to renounce Islam. Bilyal, may Allah be pleased with him, said:
Allah is One, Allah is One.
When the Muslims freed him, they asked why he always insisted that Allah is One, to which Bilyal, may Allah be pleased with him, replied:
Believe me, I knew nothing about Islam except that Allah
If this people were not accustomed to this harsh life, they would not be able to bear the burden of Islam.
The Arabs were far from different philosophies, their heads were not filled with questions that would prevent them from acting. They didn’t think about whether a person is a rational being or an animal, the soul of a person is in the legs or in the head, what death is, what life is, if I think, then I exist, etc.
Loyalty in promises is also a characteristic of the Arabs of that time. If they promised to take you under their protection, it means that no one can touch you as long as at least one of the family of the person who took you under protection is alive.
Sometimes Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was forced to accept protection from someone. And the Arabs did not break their words. If someone has a guest, no one has the right to touch this person, otherwise there will be revenge on the part of the owners of the house (to the offenders of their guest), etc.
What is special about the Arabic language?
Each language has its own characteristics. There is even a proverb that one speaks to the enemy in German, with a lover in French, etc.
One scientist expressed himself very beautifully when speaking about the peculiarities of the Arabic language. He said that there is no other language in which with only three letters one can make a sentence with great meaning, and this is present in Arabic, where with only three letters one can make up the greatest sentence of Islam, which is: “There is no god but Allah.” . After all, it sounds in Arabic “La ilahya illa-Llah”, and three Arabic letters are repeated in it: Lam, Alif and Ha."
Arabic is the only language that has a clear division between feminine and masculine gender in all verb forms. Let's take the Russian language. Past tense plural: “walked.” Who went: women or men? In Arabic, from the verb you can understand that it was women (or men) who walked, and this is in all numbers and times. Also in English: once they showed me several texts English songs, in which it is impossible to know from the forms of the words whether a woman sings this song for a man or a man for a woman.
And when we're talking about You can’t joke about the Book, which reflects the laws: “Masculine or feminine, what’s the difference! They are all people! There's no such thing.
3. Arabic has a dual form. Moreover, it can be understood whether the two referred to in the sentence were men or women.
When we talked about the properties of Allah, we had an example where the meaning of the verse was clarified through Allah's use of the dual form.
Because of the Arabic language, the Qur'an has seven types of readings, which we have already discussed.
And this could not happen with Russian or any other language. This will never be possible (reading the same handwritten text written in Russian is so different from each other). Arabic has three letters "x" and two "g". If you remove the dots from “ha”, “hya” and “ja”, they will look the same. And these dots are an innovation in the history of the Arabic language; during the time of Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, there were no such dots, and “alif” did not always stand.
I hope that in Russia there will be guys who will be experts in reading the Koran in all these seven ways.
Who the prophet will be is Allah's decision, but we can try to find some reasons for this choice.
Koran in Arabic. Why, when we want to get rewards from every letter, should we read the Qur'an only in Arabic? Why can’t you read namaz in your native language? Why are we forced to read namaz in Arabic?
If we take the translations of the meanings of the Koran by Krachkovsky, Kuliev, Porokhova, al-Muntahab, how many Korans will we get? I am not against translations, but one cannot abandon the Quran in its original form in favor of translations, because as a result of any attempt at translation, some thoughts are lost, because it is impossible to replace the Arabic text of the Quran with a full translation of it into another language. If the original language of a book is lost, it will one day be impossible to understand the unclear issues. When we read different translations of the meanings of the Qur'an, we see large discrepancies that we cannot resolve without the Qur'an in its original language. We see that other Books of the Prophets have been changed into translations and therefore there is no mass reading of the Bible in its original language.
Therefore, when we are obliged to read the Qur'an in Arabic, it is not to make life difficult for us. Someone does not want to read taraweeh and does not come to the mosque, saying: “Why am I standing if I don’t understand anything?” If we allow the reading of the Koran in any languages, then in a hundred years I cannot guarantee that there will be at least someone who will read the Koran at all.
Sometimes you read a translation and think: “Where did he translate it from?” And this applies not only to Arabic. Translate any text from one language to another, some idea gets lost. And the mood of the work and shades of meaning are lost, which the author of the work chose special words to express.
And Allah Subhanahu wa Tagala does not miss any moment in the difficulty of studying the Quran, and, depending on the difficulty, increases the reward. If a person who is struggling overcomes difficulties on the path to learning the Qur'an, Allah Subhanahu wa Tagalah will give him a great reward. Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “A person who reads the Qur’an and finds it difficult, receives twice the reward.” Therefore, I congratulate you that you are Tatars and not Arabs.
Although, if a person feels the importance of the Arabic language for understanding the Quran, he will strive to study it for the pleasure of Allah Subhanahu wa Tagala.
There was a Persian writer who said: “If you scold me in Arabic, it will be better than praising me in Persian.” This is not because he forgot his nation and language, Islam does not require this, but Arabic is the language of the Koran.
Today everyone wants to know English language, because they feel useful in this language. And if we felt the benefit of the Quran, it would not be so difficult for us to learn the language of this Book. The famous scholars of Arabic were non-Arabs. Among them we can highlight the scientist Sibawai. When Sibawai spoke about the grammar of the Arabic language, all the Arabs listened to him silently. He was not an Arab, but he is a famous scholar of the Arabic language.
When Sibavai was lying on his deathbed, his son came to him and asked his father: “Bimaya tu son, am I abyatah?”, i.e., “What will (parting words) will you give me, father?”
And he used the word “bimya”, and this is a mistake.
The dying Sibawai replied:
I bequeath to you: fear Allah and don’t drag your feet anymore. Saying "bimya" is illiterate and shows disrespect for the Arabic language.
I emphasize once again that the decision to which nation to send a prophet belongs only to Allah. But there is meaning and benefit in this.
The Qur'an is sent in Arabic, but this Book is for everything globe and the religion of Islam is for all people.
One hazrat, either jokingly or seriously, asked me:
Do you know the Tatar language?
“I don’t know,” I answered.
How will you get to Heaven, because you need to know the Tatar language. Some people ask: “Can I be a true Muslim without knowing Arabic?”
And the answer is: definitely yes! A person can become familiar with Islam and observe everything it obliges without knowing Arabic.
(286). Allah does not lay upon a soul anything except what is possible for it... (2:286)
And Allah Subhanahu wa Tagala does not want any difficulties for her. Allah says in the Quran:
(185) ...Allah wants ease for you, and does not want difficulty for you... (2:185)
But one cannot become a scholar in Islam without knowing Arabic. Even an Arab who does not know Arabic grammar perfectly cannot become a scientist. Therefore, the four great scholars of Islam, Imam al-Shafiqiy, Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, and Imam Ahmad, were very competent in Arabic. Al-Shafiqiy is even considered a scholar in the field of Arabic, and among his students there are also great scholars of the Arabic language.
And a non-Arab, especially, cannot become a great scholar in the Islamic religion without having an excellent knowledge of the Arabic language, because he will be forced to resort to translations of the Koran and books with translations of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and this will make him hostage to the translators of these Books, who in their translations have incorporated their own understanding, and this is unacceptable for a scientist.
The Koran is the holy book of Muslims. From Arabic it is translated as “reading aloud”, “edification”. Reading the Koran is subject to certain rules - tajweed.
World of the Quran
The task of Tajweed is correct reading letters of the Arabic alphabet are the basis for the correct interpretation of divine revelation. The word “tajweed” is translated as “bringing to perfection”, “improvement”.
Tajweed was originally created for people who wanted to learn how to read the Quran correctly. To do this, you need to clearly know the places of articulation of letters, their characteristics and other rules. Thanks to Tajweed (orthoepic reading rules), it is possible to achieve correct pronunciation and eliminate distortion of the semantic meaning.
Muslims treat reading the Koran with trepidation; it is like a meeting with Allah for believers. It is important to prepare properly for reading. It's better to be alone and study early in the morning or before bed.
History of the Quran
The Quran was revealed in parts. The first revelation to Muhammad was given at the age of 40. For 23 years, verses continued to be revealed to the Prophet ﷺ. The collected Revelations appeared in 651, when the canonical text was compiled. The suras are not located in chronological order, but remained unchanged.
The language of the Koran is Arabic: it has many verb forms, it is based on a harmonious system of word formation. Muslims believe that verses have miraculous powers only if they are read in Arabic.
If a Muslim does not know Arabic, he can read a translation of the Koran or tafsir: this is the name given to the interpretation of the holy book. This will allow you to better understand the meaning of the Book. The interpretation of the Holy Quran can also be read in Russian, but it is still recommended to do this only for familiarization purposes. For deeper knowledge, it is important to know Arabic.
Surahs from the Koran
The Koran contains 114 suras. Each one (except the ninth) begins with the words: “In the Name of Allah, the Gracious and the Merciful.” In Arabic, basmala sounds like this: The verses from which the suras are composed, otherwise called revelations: (from 3 to 286). Reading surahs brings many benefits to believers.
Surah Al-Fatihah, consisting of seven verses, opens the Book. It praises Allah and also asks for His mercy and help. Al-Bakyara is the longest sura: it has 286 verses. It contains the parable of Musa and Ibrohim. Here we can find information about the unity of Allah and the Day of Judgment.
The Koran ends with a short surah Al Nas, consisting of 6 verses. This chapter talks about various tempters, the main struggle against which is the pronunciation of the Name of the Most High.
Sura 112 is small in size, but according to the Prophet ﷺ himself, it occupies the third part of the Koran based on its significance. This is explained by the fact that it contains a lot of meaning: it speaks of the greatness of the Creator.
Transcription of the Koran
Non-native Arabic speakers can find translations in their native language using transcription. She meets on different languages. This good opportunity study the Koran in Arabic, but this method distorts some letters and words. It is recommended to listen to the verse in Arabic first: you will learn to pronounce it more accurately. However, this is often considered unacceptable, since the meaning of the verses can change greatly when transcribed into any language. To read the book in the original, you can use a free online service and get a translation in Arabic.
Great book
The miracles of the Koran, about which much has already been said, are truly amazing. Modern knowledge has made it possible not only to strengthen faith, but now it has become obvious: it was sent down by Allah himself. The words and letters of the Koran are based on a certain mathematical code that goes beyond human capabilities. It encrypts future events and natural phenomena.
Much in this sacred book is explained with such precision that you involuntarily come to the idea of its divine appearance. Then people did not yet have the knowledge that they have now. For example, the French scientist Jacques Yves Cousteau made the following discovery: the waters of the Mediterranean and Red Seas do not mix. This fact was also described in the Koran, what was the surprise of Jean Yves Cousteau when he learned about it.
For Muslims, names are chosen from the Koran. The names of 25 prophets of Allah and the name of the companion of Muhammad ﷺ - Zeid were mentioned here. The only thing female name– Maryam, there’s even a sura named after her.
Muslims use suras and verses from the Koran as prayers. It is the only shrine of Islam and all the rituals of Islam are built on the basis of this great book. The Prophet ﷺ said that reading surahs will help in various life situations. Reciting Surah ad-Duha can get rid of the fear of the Day of Judgment, and Surah al-Fatiha will help in difficulties.
The Quran is filled with divine meaning, it contains the highest revelation of Allah. In the Holy Book you can find answers to many questions, you just have to think about the words and letters. Every Muslim must read the Koran; without knowledge of it, it is impossible to perform namaz - an obligatory form of worship for a believer.
The Koran, or, as it is also called, Al-Qur'an, is a sacred book for every Muslim, recognized as the uncreated Word of God, a copy of the Tablet stored in heaven and created before the creation of the world. Today it is considered the most reliable Quran in Arabic, because it was originally written in it, which means it does not contain translation inaccuracies.
In accordance with the teachings of Islam, the Koran is a full-fledged continuation and replacement of two more ancient revelations: the Torah and the Gospel. By the way, I will mention my knowledge of Arabic, in which the names of revelations sound like Taurat and Injile.
Although the Holy Scriptures of Muslims are completely different from the Bible, it contains references to the prophets from the Old Testament and Jesus Christ. From its pages, people learn about the history of Adam and Eve, about Cain, who killed brother Abel, about the ark of Noah, about Moses, Abraham, Ismail, Solomon and other prophets, and prophets unknown to Christians are also mentioned: Shuyab, Dhul-Qarnain, Salih and Dhul -Kifl.
Holy Quran- this is the Word sent down by God, and not a story about Him. It was transmitted through the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Arabic. It is believed that over many centuries the text of the Koran in Arabic has not changed and still remains unchanged, although many question the accuracy of the presentation, which I will mention below.
Al-Qur'an can be called the cornerstone of the Muslim world, because it is the basis of the state, legal, social and economic structure of countries. Living according to the Koran means following the will of the Almighty, and an ideal society is one in which all regulations are observed. God is one and only, he is omniscient and omnipotent.
Allah sent prophets to people many times, but no one was heard to the end, and the Koran is the last chance for people to submit to the will of the Almighty.
How did the Quran appear in Arabic, and why is there so much controversy surrounding it?
The name of the holy book comes from the word "qara'a", which means "to read" in Arabic. Muslim mythology says that the Word was transmitted to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) through Jebrail, one of the heavenly archangels.
However, the Prophet himself did not write down his sermons, since he was not trained to read and write and considered the oral transmission of knowledge more reliable. Instead, his students did this; they wrote down sayings on everything that came to hand: pieces of leather, bones, leaves and parchment, memorized the speeches and passed them on to people.
Historical sources mention forty people who recorded the revelations. However, during the life of the prophet, a single collection never appeared, perhaps because there was simply no need for it.
Later, all the entries were nevertheless entered into one book, but without any systematization. The first copy of the holy scripture was called “Mushaful-iman” and was kept by Hafsa, the wife of the prophet and daughter of the first caliph Abu Bakr. It is interesting that outside Arabia, disputes immediately flared up about the accuracy and order of the narrative, but the Arabs had no shadow of doubt, everyone knew it there.
Although it is believed that Quran in Arabic never rewritten, but scientists have their own opinion.
- Firstly, the Koran is a work of many authors, which is confirmed by the absence of a single style; to understand this, you do not need to be an expert, just read the texts.
- Secondly, it has been established that the final edition of the Koran in Arabic appeared under Caliph Osman, who ruled in 644-656. In those days, a huge amount of work was carried out, during which the editorial commission streamlined the Koran as a collection of mandatory religious and everyday rules.
The remaining collections, even those collected by the prophet's relatives, were burned. When Osman's Koran was completed, each member of the commission, assembled from those close to the prophet, swore that all parts of the text were arranged and presented correctly.
If you decide to buy the Qur'an in Arabic today, it will definitely reproduce this canonical text. I suggest you watch a very interesting documentary O Holy Scripture:
Structure of the Quran in Arabic: verses and juzes
The Koran consists of 114 suras (they are also called “juz”), that is, chapters, each of which is endowed with a special meaning and conveys a revelation consisting of verses or verses (signs, wonders). In modern editions they are numbered, but traditionally labeled. One of the most important surahs is Al-Fatiha (Opening). It summarizes the contents of the Koran and is chanted by believers during their five-time daily prayer (namaz).
Often, thoughts and proposals contained in one chapter are in no way consistent with each other and do not even correspond to the title of the chapter. This may be due to hasty editing and omissions or deliberate destruction of portions of Scripture. For example, the second sura is called Al-Bakara (translated from Arabic as “The Cow”), but the name is in no way justified by the content.
Of the 286 verses that form the second chapter, the word “cow” is mentioned incidentally in only four. That is, the title does not at all correspond to the text telling about the basic principles of religion. And half of the suras were named after the first word with which they begin. As a rule, these words also do not reflect the content.
Traditionally, names are usually appended with the name of the place where the revelations were revealed: in Mecca or Medina. Meccan suras are often short, dynamic and emotional. The Medina suras are more prosaic and contain information about the worldly affairs of Muslim society.
On the stylistic features of Holy Scripture
The compressed and figurative style of the Quran cannot be compared with anything else. Often in one surah it contains different rhythmic patterns, abrupt transitions from one topic to another and from the first person to the third, repetitions of what has already been said and hints at subsequent chapters.
The rhymed passages do not coincide with the poetic metric of Arab countries, so they cannot be called poetry, but they are not prose either. Quran in Arabic- this is not an ordinary literary text, but a unique creation of its kind; it is absurd to expect from it the usual European turn with a climax and denouement. Each reader must himself be imbued with the deep meaning of Scripture.
Back in the 10th century, the definition of ijaz was invented for the special style of the Koran, expressing its incomparability. The Koran has not yet been 100% translated, therefore, regardless of nationality, Muslims are required to be able to read the holy book in the original. Of course, for a more complete understanding, you can use ready-made translations, but the translation of the Quran is only a subjective attempt by the translator to explain his own understanding and vision.
It’s not enough to buy the Quran in Arabic, you need to be able to read and understand it!
The correct way to read the Koran is not by pronouncing each sound, but by chanting it (avaz). There are seven ways of reading the Scriptures, called qirats, they relate specifically to pronunciation, but have virtually no effect on semantic accents. I myself spent a long time learning how to read beautifully, and even made some progress. But most of all I love beautiful reading by Arabists. Listen for yourself, isn't it wonderful?
The Holy Quran will always be relevant and in demand among believers, because time has no power over the Word of the Almighty, it is addressed to the essence of the human being and cannot be changed.
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Choose the Quran in Arabic!Peace to your home! Sincerely, Ali Askerov.
1. Ya. Syn.
2. I swear by the wise Koran!
3. Verily, you are one of the messengers
4. on a straight path.
5. It is sent down by the Mighty, the Merciful,
6. So that you warn people whose fathers no one warned, because of which they remained careless ignoramuses.
7. The Word has come true to most of them, and they will not believe.
8. Verily, We have placed fetters on their necks up to their chins, and their heads are raised up.
9. We set a barrier in front of them and a barrier behind them and covered them with a veil, so that they cannot see.
10. They don’t care whether you warned them or not. They don't believe.
11. You can only warn the one who followed the Reminder and feared the Merciful, without seeing Him with their own eyes. Please him with the news of forgiveness and a generous reward.
12. Verily, We give life to the dead and record what they did and what they left behind. We have counted every thing in a clear guide (the Preserved Tablet).
13. As a parable, give them the inhabitants of the village to whom the messengers came.
14. When We sent two messengers to them, they considered them liars, so We reinforced them with a third. They said: “Verily, we have been sent to you.”
15. They said: “You are people like us. The Merciful has not sent down anything, and you are just lying.”
16. They said: “Our Lord knows that we have indeed been sent to you.
17. We are entrusted only with the clear transmission of revelation.”
18. They said: “Indeed, we have seen a bad omen in you. If you do not stop, we will certainly stone you and you will suffer painful suffering from us.”
19. They said: “Your evil omen will turn against you. Really, if you are warned, do you consider it a bad omen? Oh no! You are people who have transgressed the boundaries of what is permitted!”
20. A man came in a hurry from the outskirts of the city and said: “O my people! Follow the messengers.
21. Follow those who do not ask you for reward and follow the straight path.
22. And why should I not worship Him who created me and to whom you will be returned?
23. Will I really worship other gods besides Him? After all, if the Merciful One wishes to harm me, then their intercession will not help me in any way, and they will not save me.
24. Then I will find myself in an obvious error.
25. Indeed, I have believed in your Lord. Listen to me."
26. He was told: “Enter Paradise!” He said: "Oh, if only my people knew
27. why my Lord has forgiven me (or that my Lord has forgiven me) and that He has made me one of the honoured!”
28. After him, We did not send down any army from heaven against his people, nor did We intend to send them down.
29. There was only one voice, and they died out.
30. Woe to the slaves! Not a single messenger came to them whom they did not mock.
31. Do they not see how many generations We have destroyed before them and that they will not return to them?
32. Verily, they will all be gathered from Us.
33. A sign for them is the dead earth, which We revived and brought from it grain on which they eat.
34. We created in it gardens of palm trees and vines and caused springs to flow from them,
35. that they may eat their fruits and what they have created with their own hands (or that they may eat fruits that they have not created with their own hands). Won't they be grateful?
36. Great is He who created in pairs what the earth grows, themselves and what they do not know.
37. A sign for them is the night, which We separate from the day, and so they plunge into darkness.
38. The sun floats to its abode. This is the decree of the Mighty, the Knowing.
39. We have predetermined positions for the moon until it again becomes like an old palm branch.
40. The sun does not have to catch up with the moon, and the night does not run ahead of the day. Everyone floats in orbit.
41. It is a sign for them that We carried their offspring in an overflowing ark.
42. We created for them in his likeness what they sit on.
43. If We wish, we will drown them, and then no one will save them, and they themselves will not be saved,
44. unless We show them mercy and allow them to enjoy the benefits until a certain time.
45. When it is said to them, “Beware of what is before you and what is after you, so that you may receive mercy,” they do not answer.
46. Whatever sign comes to them from the signs of their Lord, they certainly turn away from it.
47. When they are told: “Spend from what Allah has provided for you,” the disbelievers say to the believers: “Shall we feed the one whom Allah would feed if He willed? Truly, you are only in obvious error."
48. They say: “When will this promise come true, if you are telling the truth?”
49. They have nothing to expect except one voice, which will amaze them when they argue.
50. They will neither be able to leave a will nor return to their families.
51. The Horn will be blown, and now they rush to their Lord from the graves.
52. They will say: “Woe to us! Who raised us from the place where we slept? This is what the Most Gracious promised, and the messengers spoke the truth.”
53. There will be only one voice, and they will all be gathered from Us.
54. Today no injustice will be done to any soul, and you will only be rewarded for what you have done.
55. Indeed, the inhabitants of Paradise today will be busy in pleasure.
56. They and their spouses will lie in the shadows on couches, leaning.
57. There is fruit there for them and everything they require.
58. The merciful Lord greets them with the word: “Peace!”
59. Separate yourself today, O sinners!
60. Did I not command you, O sons of Adam, not to worship Satan, who is your open enemy,
61. and worship Me? This is the straight path.
62. He has already misled many of you. Don't you understand?
63. This is Gehenna, which was promised to you.
64. Burn in it today because you disbelieved.”
65. Today We will seal their mouths. Their hands will speak to Us, and their feet will testify of what they have acquired.
66. If We wish, We will deprive them of their sight, and then they will rush to the Path. But how will they see?
67. If We wish, We will disfigure them in their places, and then they will neither be able to move forward nor return.
68. To whom We grant long life, We give the opposite appearance. Don't they understand?
69. We did not teach him (Muhammad) poetry, and it is not fitting for him to do so. This is nothing but a Reminder and a clear Quran,
70. So that he may warn those who are alive, and so that the Word may be fulfilled regarding those who disbelieve.
71. Do they not see that from what Our hands (We Ourselves) have done, We have created cattle for them, and that they own them?
72. We made it subject to them. They ride some of them and feed on others.
73. They bring them benefit and drink. Won't they be grateful?
74. But they worship other gods instead of Allah in the hope that they will be helped.
75. They cannot help them, although they are a ready army for them (the pagans are ready to fight for their idols, or the idols will be in Last life ready army against the pagans).
76. Don’t let their speeches sadden you. We know what they hide and what they reveal.
77. Doesn’t man see that We created him from a drop? And so he openly bickers!
78. He gave Us a parable and forgot about his creation. He said, “Who will revive the bones that have decayed?”
79. Say: “He who created them the first time will give them life. He knows about every creation."
80. He created fire for you from green wood, and now you kindle fire from it.
81. Is He who created the heavens and the earth incapable of creating others like them? Of course, because He is the Creator, the Knower.
82. When He desires something, then He should say: “Be!” - how it comes true.
83. Holy is He in Whose Hand is power over every thing! To Him you will be returned.
