How to Read the Urdu Quran
Muslims believe only the Arabic Quran is the literal word of Allah and that reading the Quran in any other language, though noble and acceptable, is not comparable to reading it in Arabic. Other language translations of the Quran are seen as interpretation of the original Quran, not the Quran itself. Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in Pakistan and India. It is derived from Hindi, but has vocabulary influences from Persian and Arabic. The Urdu Quran is one of the translations of the original Quran.
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Prepare yourself to read the Urdu Quran by first learning the history of the Quran, how it came about and what it means to Muslim people today all over the world. This creates a context for its words and a reverence that is appropriate for a sacred book. If you are familiar with its history, remind yourself why this is an important book.
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Follow the customs of Islam, if you choose to deepen your experience or if you are an adherent of Islam. First, practice cleansing before you read (take a shower, put on clean clothes). Recite the appropriate Arabic blessings before you read. Open the Quran with your right hand and begin reading.
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Read one section at a time, as the Quran is not written in chronological order. The sections are arranged longest to shortest after "The Opening," Al-Fatiha. After you read each section in Urdu, play the audio recording of the Arabic Quran for the same section and try to follow along in Arabic. The name Quran means "recitations," and its most common readings are done aloud.
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Look up any confusing words or ideas in the commentary for that section of the Quran. This will help broaden your understanding as you go. Return to the text, repeating this process of reading and reflecting on the text.
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Read and take in the words and sayings of the Quran. Ask how the principles it reveals apply to your life. Practice the principles you read about, increasing your understanding by action. Discuss questions with a knowledgeable Muslim friend or Imam--a religious teacher.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't try to read the Urdu Quran from cover to cover all at once. Its diverse sections are better understood over many reading sessions.
Though the Urdu Quran shares similarities with Arabic, reading it does not mean you have "read" the actual Quran to a devout Muslim.
