Reading the Quran

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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.
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Get real. It’s a book. Nothing more. It’s the equivalent of our Bible. Read it if you want.
 
A person must take ablution (ritual cleans for worship) to read Arabic original text. But it is not need for reading versions in other languages. And in some cases Koran can be read without touching. But for non-Muslims or non-faithful there is no any ban. Because that is an obligation for who believe. For other religious to honour Koran it will be good.
 
Just got a free book in the mail at work from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
It is a beautiful hard copy volume with Arabic, transliteration and English with commentary.

I wish I had such a Bible.

It must be worth over $50.

I will pass it on to a Mulsim who works here. What a great resource for someone with the interest.
 
Hi. I’m in a Muslim majority country and this is what I’ve gathered thus far…

A non-Muslim cannot read the actual Quran, which is in Arabic. We’re not even supposed to touch it. Even unclean Muslims cannot handle the Quran without undergoing a purification ritual. But we non Muslims can handle and read and even highlight a translated copy of the Quran. My friend said that only the Arabic copy is considered an actual Quran and a translated copy isn’t.

I’m not actually sure about a Quran with the Arabic text and English translations as well. But since they’re sold openly in bookstores here, where anyone can touch them, I suppose it’s fine to get em. There is a beautiful copy with Arabic text and English translation from Oxford Publishers, I believe.

Hope this helps. Cheers.
 
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