How to Learn Quran in English
Learning the Quran in English can make the difference between immersing yourself in an entirely new religion and missing out on the opportunity of becoming aware of other individuals' ways of life. The Quran helps individuals live a good, chaste, abundant and rewarding life in obedience to the commandments of Allah. The English version of the Quran does not have all of the concepts, because translating words from one language to another is almost impossible. With a helper, you can learn the ins and outs of the Quran.
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Research the Islamic Religion before reading the Quran. Understanding the back story of the Islamic religion can help you understand the literary context of the Quran. Focus on Islamic beliefs, such as the Six Articles of Faith and the Five Pillar of Faith and the Gods that the Islamic faith worships.
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Look up the Quran before reading it to receive a brief, spoiler-free cliff notes version of the Quran. The text can become a little confusing, so having a brief synopsis of the text can help make your reading of the Quran a lot easier. Check the Parvez-Video website to see a detailed cliff notes version of the Quran. The website has a summary of each section and specific quotations.
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Read the Quran carefully in English. Various websites, such as QuraninEnglish.com have translated the text into English. Read the text left to right and top to bottom. The English translation will still have some Islamic characters that were used to translate the Quran; just neglect these markers.
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Research key words to help you understand the text. For example, elements, such as pilgrimage, fasting and almsgiving might become lost on individuals who have not studied Middle Eastern religions. Christians or Catholics do not fast or travel through a pilgrimage, while almsgiving, which is defined as one's "growing" or "purifying", is an uncommon word to the English language.
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Visit an Islamic mosque to further your understanding of the Quran. Asking the prayer leader about the Quran can help you understand concepts and text that you overlooked or did not understand. Make sure to highlight the areas that gave you trouble before talking to the prayer leader.
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