Is it permissible to read the English translation/meaning of the Quran?
Dear Brother / Sister,
It is permissible to read the English translation/meaning of the Quran; there is no drawback to it. The most important issue to be careful about reading a translation of the Quran is to refer to tafsir and fiqh books related to the principles of faith and decrees about fard, wajib, haram, etc.
Since there are no explanations in translations, there may be misunderstandings. Therefore, we advise reading tafsir books instead of translations.
No translation of the Quran can replace the original Quran; therefore, they cannot be read while performing prayers. It is definitely necessary to read the original Quran in a prayer (salah). Allah’s word is the Arabic one. Its place is different; so is its reward; many thawabs are given for each letter of it.
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Questions on Islam
- Is it better to read the Quran in Arabic or in its translation in one’s own language?
- Can we act upon the translation of the verses whose meaning we can understand clearly? Are all verses mutashabih?
- Do we receive thawabs when we listen to the meaning (translation) of the Quran? Can we listen to the meaning of the Quran without wudu?
- Can we act upon the translation of the verses whose meaning we can understand clearly? Are all verses mutashabih?
- Is it permissible for a Muslim to read the translations of the Qur'an in English in order to understand the meaning?
- Can worshipping be performed in English?
- We do not know the meanings of the prayers we say by heart in Arabic. Will our duas (supplications) and prayers (salahs) be accepted in that case?
- Can we read Qur'an in English? Do we get "reward" too?
- Why is the language of the Quran Arabic? How can we answer those who regard this as nationalism? Is it not better if we read the translation of the Quran?
- What is sunnah? What do Mutazila, Kharijite, Shiite and Orientalists say about sunnah? How did the ummah answer their doubts about hadiths?
