Introduction 

The Quran is the holy book of Islam. Muslims believe that it is the word of God, and that Muhammad was the final prophet of God. The Quran is divided into chapters or suras, and each sura is divided into verses. Muslims believe that each verse was revealed to Muhammad by God. The Quran is not a collection of stories, but rather it is a religious book containing guidance for Muslims. It is the foundation of Islamic law and is the source of Islamic beliefs.

The language of Quran is Arabic, it’s referred to as Quranic Arabic or classical Arabic. To learn more about the Arabic language and Quran and how it can help you in your learning journey read Why Studying The Qur’an In Arabic Can Improve Your Language Skills

 

The Meaning Of Quran

 

The Quran, often known as the Koran and Quran, is Islam's sacred scripture. It was written in an early form of Classical Arabic, and is traditionally regarded as a literal reproduction of God's speech. The Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel between 610 and 632 CE in the West Arabian towns of Mecca and Medina. The word quran, which appears in Islamic literature, is derived from the verb qaraa, which meaning "to read," "to recite," however there is likely some connection with the Syriac qeryn, "reading," which is used during church services for the recitation of biblical readings.

 

Quran symbols and sounds

 

Because it is easier to understand longer ayahs (verses) when they are divided into shorter fragments, the Quranic verses are gapped with some necessary stop and pause signs, rules, and symbols so that the reader can correctly comprehend its meaning and learn to recite the Quran with correct Tajweed and in the rhythmic and phonetic style. This creates a single global reading approach for all readers, regardless of whether they know Arabic or not.

Tajweed learning for beginners necessitates the advice, guidance, and supervision of a competent Quran tutor. You should look for a skilled instructor to teach you the fundamentals of tajweed, how to pronounce words, identify letter articulation points, distinguish between distinct sounds, and so on.

 

The following showcases the signs and symbols that you would often come across while reading the Quran. These symbols are typically visible above the words. Each has a particular purpose in directing the reader as to where to pause and take a breath, where to tie some words together, and where to pronounce some letters differently.

 

  

 

Quran’s Translations

 

According to Muslims, the Quran cannot be translated since it was revealed in Arabic and so should only be recited in Quranic Arabic. Translations into other languages are, by definition, the labour of humans, and hence, according to Muslims, no longer have the distinctive holy character of the Arabic original.

Regardless of Muslim beliefs, the issue remains: Can The Quran Be Accurately Translated? Well, this is not a simple yes or no question. The first issue is the translator's fault. The Quran is written in classical Arabic, which differs from current spoken and utilised Arabic. The structure and some words have evolved throughout time. As a result, it is almost hard to do with a single translator, and it is not a task that any native Arabic speaker can do. Second, is the linguistic problems, because no two languages have the same meanings for the equivalent symbols or the manner in which such symbols are grouped in phrases and sentences.

Simply put, while the Quran CAN be translated, it is practically hard to convey the same thoughts and feelings through its words in any other language.

Nonetheless, the Quran has been entirely translated into 41 different languages. While certain verses have been translated into 114 languages. And these translations are believed to be more of an interpretation than an exact word-for-word translation of the holy Quran.

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