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    Posted: 13 December 2006 at 12:49pm

jamal hope you find this.

You said  If you are only reading the Quran in English - I suggest this multiple
translation approach as well. I do recommend that you begin reading in
Arabic as soon as possible -   even on the most basic rhythmic levels, the
Quran is untranslatable. I recommend listening to the specific sura while
reading.

 

My question is if I don't know how to pronouce the arabic words what benefit am I going to get in trying to read it in arabic? 

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Peace -

Bismillah...

Help on the pronouncing front:

A link for you for the
Transliteration of the Qur'an

http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/transliteration/index.html

One benefit getting into the Quran's original text is that you will
immediately experience that which has brought so many people to Islam.
The beauty and power of the Quran should felt as well as understood.

Another is that your brain will soon understand what goes where and
probably create questions about how the translator came to the
conclusions he did amongst other thoughts.

So - it'll be a little like learning how to drive stick shift (but easier and
less hitting other objects)

1) Pick a Sura
1) Have a transliteration ready
2) Follow along with a recording (I would use Sheikh Mishari for ease of
following)
3) Have an English translation available as well

Hopefully some senior poster will also come along with suggestions for
you as well.

God help us,
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1) Pick a Sura
1) Have a transliteration ready
2) Follow along with a recording (I would use Sheikh Mishari for ease of
following)
3) Have an English translation available as well 
 

 

all right I am really ignorant, i looked at the link above. and i am lost.

the Transliteration tell you how to pronouce the words??? But i stilll need a recording of the arabic?????    Am I following you?

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Assalaamualiakum

First of all, concentrate on reading and understanding the quran (translation)in the language you are most comfortable in. Also try to get a word by word translation.

Secondly, try to learn arabic (quranic). Will take time, but worth it. The best way to understand Quran is to know arabic. You need a good teacher.

Listening to a recitation in arabic does give peace (provided you are following it up with translation)

Lastly , relax! you'll get there....all the best.

Peace.

ps-yes, transliteration will help you pronounce the arabic word.

Allah is Sufficient as a Walee (Protector) and Allah is Sufficient as a Naseer (Helper).
(Surah An-Nisa, Chapter #4, Verse #45)
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You know reading is alright and one can get to know another language that way. But you still in the end will need to hear and know how to prounce sound wise, well there are audio language tapes and texts books to go with, I'm sure arabic is amongst them on the shelves to.

amah in response to B.H in another thread mentioned audio tapes for/about prayers.

That got me thinking, (and perhaps there is and i just catched up) is there an audio tape/CD of the qu'ran that has both english and arabic, like language tapes/cds. There are many stories on audio that you can still get in the shops.

I know you can download the qu'ran/bible onto your pc or palm thou but isn't that just readable.  



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Hi Angel,

I mentioned audio (in the other thread) with respect to "lectures". Quran recitation accompanied with English translation  is available on audio/CD too... the one I have : by Darussalaam Publication - translation by Dr Mohsin Khan.

Regards...

 

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Peace y'all and the Seeking Kay,

Cut-and-paste this link -

http://www.shaplus.com

I am just using this software tonight, so I don't know how buggy it is - so
far, it's really intuitive FREEware to explore the Quran. Just hit play on the
downloaded sura and follow along in English and Arabic as you listen. (If
you are a Mac user you will need VPC)

The ListMemoriser (more Freeware on the same site....http://
www.shaplus.com) is another companion download which offers the
transliterated verse and assists those who are trying to memorise the
Quran.

This = Rock, and I do indeed look forward to it's release on OSX.

Have a blessed Friday (mine's almost over here)
and Allah 3ounikoom

Jamal Morelli






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