Muslims: Question regarding Al-Qur'an, and where to Begin Reading on Particular subject?

Hello, I think it is really wonderful that you are reading about other faiths! I admire the desire to be tolerant and understanding that you have.

No other sacred books exist in Islam except for the Qur'an. The closest thing you will get to what you are looking for are the Hadith, which are anecdotes or sayings *attributed* to Muhammed. These can be confusing and, without historical or cultural perspective, seem very strange.

I would advise you to read 'Islam: A Short History' and 'Muhammed', both by Karen Armstrong, because she has done a huge amount of research into the various Hadith and she explains a lot of what appear to be Muhammed's reasons and thinking. These are also good introductions to reading the Qur'an (incidentally, absolutely the best translation I've found is Ahmed Ali's, from Princeton Paperbacks).

I wish you the best of luck and hope that you enjoy acquiring new knoweldge, it's always fun!

The Quran, the last revealed word of God, is the primary source of every Muslim’s faith and practice. It deals with all the subjects which concern human beings: wisdom, doctrine, worship, transactions, law, etc., but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures. At the same time, it provides guidelines and detailed teachings for a just society, proper human conduct, and an equitable economic system.

Note that the Quran was revealed to Muhammad in Arabic only. So, any Quranic translation, either in English or any other language, is neither a Quran, nor a version of the Quran, but rather it is only a translation of the meaning of the Quran. The Quran exists only in the Arabic in which it was revealed.

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good translations for the Quran:

three translations of

- Yusuf Ali Translation

- Pickthall Translation

- Shakir Translation

These translations are provided with an introduction by Abul A`la Al-Mawdudi for every surah.

thanks for being sincer.

Chapter two is like a brief intro into the Quran, but im sorry to say this but Quran is better understood in arabic, It's going to be tough reading the Translation but I do recommend Yusuf Ali's translations with commentary, the commentary really simplifies it.

confident u make wudu. No, u dont examine from beg to end, that could take a super type of time. some chapters(surah) are long and a few are short, end the verse (ayat) you initiate. examine as much as u opt for. i opt for to propose listening to somebody reciting it and then repeating it, that's what I do and a very good reciter to hearken to which will touch your coronary heart is Mishary Alafasi, seek it on youtube, eye-catching voice.

Like 99% of all books, the Qur'an is probably best read from start to finish.

Just start from the first chapter and read it all the way through.

This non muslim answers = Check out the web site

http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/quran/index....

Where you can go subject to subject or chapter to chapter.

try surat * yusuf *(12) ,,, it's simple , i think u'll understand it easy , also surat *yaseen *(36) aslo * al rahman* (55)

Quran is confusion, because it has many sources!