Reading the Quran

[4givemeasinner]

I was going a purchase a read a copy of the Qur’an, just for kicks. But I noticed many Qur’an copies have a preface that says that only those who have been ritually cleansed in the practice of Islamis washing may handle and read the Qur’an.

Do I have to do this? I don’t want. To step on anyone’s toes, but at the same time, I am Catholic, and would feel uncomfortable performing Islamic ritual.

 

[jakasaki]

Go ahead and read it without doing anything of that sort.

Do you think that millions of people who read the Quran in book form, other than a muslim, go through any Islamic washing ritual. I don’t think so!

 

[ProdglArchitect]

Considering the fact that that book is essentially the life chronicles of a deranged pedophile / rapist / murderer, no, I don’t think you should bother washing your hands.

Also, you should definitely not engage in Islamic ritual; which is another reason you shouldn’t.

 

[sedonaman]

… Do I have to do this? I don’t want. To step on anyone’s toes, …

Who would know if you didn’t?

…but at the same time, I am Catholic, and would feel uncomfortable performing Islamic ritual.

If I was faced with this question, I’d consider it a sin to engage/participate in a non-Catholic ritual.

 

[albertus_magnus]

I was going a purchase a read a copy of the Qur’an, just for kicks. But I noticed many Qur’an copies have a preface that says that only those who have been ritually cleansed in the practice of Islamis washing may handle and read the Qur’an.

Do I have to do this? I don’t want. To step on anyone’s toes, but at the same time, I am Catholic, and would feel uncomfortable performing Islamic ritual.

If you want to read it, then read it. I highly doubt that anyone would ever know that you didn’t perform this ‘ritual cleansing’, so there’s not much reason for anyone’s toes to be sore.

 

[Ontheway]

I was going a purchase a read a copy of the Qur’an, just for kicks. But I noticed many Qur’an copies have a preface that says that only those who have been ritually cleansed in the practice of Islamis washing may handle and read the Qur’an.

Do I have to do this? I don’t want. To step on anyone’s toes, but at the same time, I am Catholic, and would feel uncomfortable performing Islamic ritual.

No worries. I have seen Muslim read the Koran on public transportation and on street corners in the middle east. There was no water around, so that’s not an issue.

But, you understand of course that the Koran must be read in Arabic to be understood properly. Any Muslim will tell you that. So Arabic lessons first.

If you choose to read the Koran in English, there are a number of translations and editions so you will need to consult experts about which edition to read. I have several, including a translation for teenagers, so beware. You may be getting different interpretations of what the original actually states.

BTW. There are plenty of on-line Korans for you to read without buying the print version.

 

[donna369]

of course not. that’s for the muslims who actually believe all that stuff. i think it would be wrong for us to do any of their rituals.

 

[sedonaman]

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But, you understand of course that the Koran must be read in Arabic to be understood properly. Any Muslim will tell you that. So Arabic lessons first.
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I don’t claim to speak for Muslims, but several of them in the past on this forum have stated that the only true Qur’an is in Arabic. If that is true, then those in other languages are not true Qur’ans, and therefore it calls into question of whether the ritual would be necessary.

 

[Blacksword]

Considering the fact that that book is essentially the life chronicles of a deranged pedophile / rapist / murderer, no, I don’t think you should bother washing your hands.

Also, you should definitely not engage in Islamic ritual; which is another reason you shouldn’t.

Ok, I can’t believe I have to be the first one to say this: but maybe calling the revered founder of the Muslim faith a murdering child rapist is not the best way to open the hearts of any Muslim forum members to the message of the Church and its Gospel…don’t you think this was a teeny bit inflammatory?

 

[Catholic1954]

It’s a book; it’s for sale. Go ahead, buy it and read it. I have no idea why you want to.

 

[runningdude]

I was going a purchase a read a copy of the Qur’an, just for kicks. But I noticed many Qur’an copies have a preface that says that only those who have been ritually cleansed in the practice of Islamis washing may handle and read the Qur’an.

Do I have to do this? I don’t want. To step on anyone’s toes, but at the same time, I am Catholic, and would feel uncomfortable performing Islamic ritual.

I’d recommend buying a scholar’s copy (one published for study, but not blessed or cleansed for religious use) out of respect for those practicing Islam.

If the “preface” is actually part of the text, then it is unavoidable, however, you personally should not undergo any ritual cleanings or rituals. Your Christian baptism is sufficient for all purposes.

 

[MissyB786]

Considering the fact that that book is essentially the life chronicles of a deranged pedophile / rapist / murderer, no, I don’t think you should bother washing your hands.

Also, you should definitely not engage in Islamic ritual; which is another reason you shouldn’t.

it’s one thing u not believing in Islam. but I won’t tolerate u talking about Islam like this. Do u ever hear a Muslim insult Jesus(as) or Mary(as), NO, so why do Christians feel like that they need to say all this. We may disagree on the role of Jesus(as) but we never dishonor him if u don’t like it just keep ur mouth shut.

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I’m just gonna post this video for u to watch, if u talk like this about Islam u wud have to say the same about Christianity. No respect, ur attitude disgusts me. You don’t have to believe it we r not forcing it on u! but show some respect. Do u think the language u use is how Jesus(as) would have spoken with? NO.

I have many Christian friends who give me religious advice and general advice, and respect them for that, but u sir are not an example of a Christian!

 

[yogosans14]

I’ve read parts of it. I dont like it, its very repetitive with the whole “unbelievers will go to hell” and it even specifically says the Trinity is baslphmey and how Jesus wasnt actually crucified. Its the works of satan, I wouldnt recommend reading it.

 

[LogicPlease]

hi
firstly i appreciate that you’d like to read other religious manuscriptures
this kind of curiosity is for the best of every truth seeking person and nothing to be afraid of . it’s better to be open-minded than to have a blind faith
secondly , your free to do the ritual , I think there’s no harm of it . is basically to watch the hands, face , arms to elbows and feet . that would be the Woudou’a Al-Asghar . the Woudou’a Al-Akbar is basically a simple shower . I guess to shower is ok in catholicism it’s not obligatory for non Muslims but to do it for spiritual guidance from Allah -if he’s there- is the real reason

 

[jakasaki]

hi
firstly i appreciate that you’d like to read other religious manuscriptures
this kind of curiosity is for the best of every truth seeking person and nothing to be afraid of . it’s better to be open-minded than to have a blind faith
secondly , your free to do the ritual , I think there’s no harm of it . is basically to watch the hands, face , arms to elbows and feet . that would be the Woudou’a Al-Asghar . the Woudou’a Al-Akbar is basically a simple shower . I guess to shower is ok in catholicism it’s not obligatory for non Muslims but to do it for spiritual guidance from Allah -if he’s there- is the real reason

There’s no reason for a Christian to do wudu.

 

[Aelred_Minor]

I’ve read parts of it. I dont like it, its very repetitive with the whole “unbelievers will go to hell” and it even specifically says the Trinity is baslphmey and how Jesus wasnt actually crucified. Its the works of satan, I wouldnt recommend reading it.

It was not composed as a single unified book, so repetitiveness is not a very good criticism. You might as well say the Bible is repetitive because the Synoptic Gospels tell a lot of the same stories, the Epistles make a lot of the same points, and so forth. Of course there are differences too, like the fact that the whole of the Quran is attributed to Mohammed and like common Muslim beliefs about text.

As for coming from Satan, it is true that all error can in some sense be traced back to the Father of Lies. Of course there are more prudent and less prudent ways of expressing this.

 

[LogicPlease]

There’s no reason for a Christian to do wudu.

to say that is the same as saying there’s no reason for a Christian to read the Quran so where’s your point ?
if someone wants to read it then so be it . same with Wudu . some of my family who are Christians fast in Ramadan every year I don’t hear anybody opposing that . not even in the church . this type of close minded preaching will only drive people away from the faiIh I’ve seen it happen especially with : "don’t read the Quran it’s from the devil ". it’s like to be afraid that the truth will be revealed as different from catholic belief

 

[jakasaki]

to say that is the same as saying there’s no reason for a Christian to read the Quran so where’s your point ?
if someone wants to read it then so be it . same with Wudu . some of my family who are Christians fast in Ramadan every year I don’t hear anybody opposing that . not even in the church . this type of close minded preaching will only drive people away from the faiIh I’ve seen it happen especially with : "don’t read the Quran it’s from the devil ". it’s like to be afraid that the truth will be revealed as different from catholic belief

Never said anything like that dear poster:

I have read the Quran and own one.

I said there is NO reason for the Christian to do wudu - never said NOT to read the Quran.

And what does your Christian family fasting for Ramadan have anything to do with this. ??

Do you as a muslim fast for 40 days during the Christian Lent which leads into Easter…???

 

[jakasaki]

to say that is the same as saying there’s no reason for a Christian to read the Quran so where’s your point ?
if someone wants to read it then so be it . same with Wudu . some of my family who are Christians fast in Ramadan every year I don’t hear anybody opposing that . not even in the church . this type of close minded preaching will only drive people away from the faiIh I’ve seen it happen especially with : "don’t read the Quran it’s from the devil ". it’s like to be afraid that the truth will be revealed as different from catholic belief

And one more comment from me.

As much as I dislike Islam, I have never posted that the Quran is from the devil ~



It’s a messed up book from a self proclaimed prophet.

 

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