Muslims understanding Koran in Arabic

Apex said: I mean if some people do undertand the Qur'an why do we have individuals committing ignorant terrorist acts? They quote many Quranic verses can we say these individuals understand the Qur'an?

If you are refferring to Iraq, Afghanistan, let me tell you something, in general. The suicide bombers are called terrorists by the general public. But from their piont of view, they are fighting for their country and for Allah to drive out the enemy. That is why they recite the Quranic verses, to convey their obedience and love to their religion. This thought is from their point of view. But they should have some sort of understanding of course! I mean the same Quran forbids killing of innocent people.

Allah rewards a muslim for the recitation of the Qur'an even if the muslim who is reciting does not understand the meaning. Allah is oft-forgiving, most merciful

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From the little acquired knowledge of Islam I have most born Muslims that do speak Arabic are at a small percentage versus the rest of the world which is comprised of many other nationalities. I'm sure mosques in malaysia perhgaps perform their Islamic duties such as prayer etc ion Arabic saying but I would assume that their sermons and such are performed in their respective languages. However learning Quranic Arabic is another story I would believe that there is a small percentage of people who can read and speak Arabic and understand the wording of Qur'an. I mean if some people do undertand the Qur'an why do we have individuals committing ignorant terrorist acts? They quote many Quranic verses can we say these individuals understand the Qur'an?

bmzsp wrote: Sign*Reader, That was well written and I liked the following observation from you: "But complete understanding comes with reflection and that takes time." Best Regards & Salaam Aalikum BMZ

OK, BMZ.  You volunteered to translate some words in the Koran in Arabic.  That will be another topic, when I get around to it.