The Quran - The Holy Scripture of the Muslims

Mohsin · Post by **Mohsin** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:06 pm

Hey everyone. I will periodically post parts of the Quran on this thread in English translation . Others are welcome to comment and post parts of the Quran as well. Any comments or questions however are more then welcome and I hope all Muslims on this forum take a part in answering any quieries. Thanks

Consider this an attempt at reaching out to the non-Muslim surfers all accross the world and inviting them to read and research the Quran as it is in translation so that they can see the message of our scripture for themselves and judge the spirit of Islam for themselves.

For my first post I have decided to post the first revelation, the first verses revealed to our Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). And after that also, the first chapter of the Quran which is called "The Opening" which has 7 verses which the Muslim is required to recite in every prayer.

So here it is, the first verses revealed in the cave named Hira. The prophet Muhammad was in meditation, and Gabriel appeared to him... He said "Read".... in shock and amazement, and probably a little embarrased since Muhammad was illiterate and could not read or write, he says "I cannot"... The Angel says "Read..." Muhammad again says "I cannot read, I am illiterate"... The Archangel then grabs hold of the prophet, and hugs him tightly and again says "Read...." and so begins the 96th chapter of the Quran, entitled "The Clot". The first five verses of this chapter make up the first ever revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. I will post the first 8 verses of this chapter.

Chapter 96 - "The Clot"

In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful

1: Read in the name of thy Lord who creates --
2: Creates man from a clot
3: Read and thy Lord is most Generous,
4: Who taught by the pen,
5: Taught man what he knew not.
6: Nay, man is surely inordinate,
7: Because he looks upon himself as self-sufficient.
8: Surely to thy Lord is the return...

Chapter 1 "The Opening"

In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful

1: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds,
2: The Beneficent, the Merciful,
3: Master of the day of Requital.
4: Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.
5: Guide us on the right path,
6: The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favours
7: Not those upon whom wrath is brought down, nor those who
go astray.

Ameen

Im thinkin maybe next time ill post some verses in the Quran
which deal with Mother Mary (Peace be Upon Her)
and/or Jesus (Peace be upon Him). And I am sure copies of
the Quran exist on the internet so that you can just read it
online if your interested please do so.

Anyways later every1, PeAcE

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:08 am

Welcome to the forums Mohsin.

This is a primarily a debating site. Please take the time to review the rules,
the welcome page and tips on starting a debate topic.

I have moved your post to one of the discussion forums, since it had no clear question for debate. I look forward to your further participation in the debates and discussions.

Mohsin · Post by **Mohsin** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:07 pm

McCulloch wrote:Welcome to the forums Mohsin.

This is a primarily a debating site. Please take the time to review the rules,
the welcome page and tips on starting a debate topic.

I have moved your post to one of the discussion forums, since it had no clear question for debate. I look forward to your further participation in the debates and discussions.

Thanks 4 the heads up man,
good to be here n see ya around

Scrotum · Post by **Scrotum** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:13 pm

Mohsin, stay away from McCulloch, he is a shifty fellow. I heard he smokes haschisch to. You cant trust a guy like that, no, stick o me, i´ll be your friend..

Mohsin · Post by **Mohsin** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:22 pm

lol

"shifty fellow"

Scrotum · Post by **Scrotum** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:57 pm

Mohsin wrote:lol

"shifty fellow"

Eh, im just warning you. I´ve think he *looking around nervously*, believe in evolution.

But thats just the word on the street, could be wrong.

McCulloch · Post by **McCulloch** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:15 pm

Don't believe a word he says. Those Scandinavians invented Götterdämmerung, aka Ragnarök.

Scrotum · Post by **Scrotum** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:47 pm

McCulloch wrote:Don't believe a word he says. Those Scandinavians invented Götterdämmerung, aka Ragnarök.

Götterdämmerung? I never heard that word for Ragnarök. I suspect it is the German version.

Well, im leaving in 15 hours. Lets hope the customs dont stop me, or at the check it....

Mohsin · Post by **Mohsin** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:40 pm

haha

you guys are classic

have a good weekend

PeAcE

Mohsin · Post by **Mohsin** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:40 pm

haha

you guys are classic

have a good weekend

PeAcE