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Jan 10, 2012

Manny marked it as to-read

Have other people noticed that the Qur'an is listed here as being by Allah, whereas the Bible is by "Anonymous"? If I were a Christian, I think that would leave me feeling just a little annoyed.
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Since I posted this review, the entry has been changed, and the Qur'an is now also listed as being by "Anonymous"!

Well, whoever did that is a braver man or woman than I am. I admire your chutzpah. So to speak.
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Dec 13, 2010

Neal rated it:

This book was one of the most amazing books that I have ever read. It changed my whole perspective on the muslim people.

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Dec 13, 2010

Luizka rated it:

My only sadness is that I can't read it in Arabic.

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Jun 07, 2010

Mariam rated it:

A book for life, a book for the next life, a book for all eternity, unspoken by man, engulfed by humanity but indiscribable of any earthly tongue. I cannot let you understand it, but i can invite you to feel it...

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Dec 13, 2010

lamarcus rated it:

It's the Koran. Even if, like me, you are not religious you should still read the Koran since it is such a big part of this world. If for no other reason than to have some sort of understanding into what everyone is talking about and fighting over and if you are religious, if you are Christian or Muslim you HAVE to read this so that no one else can tell you what it says; if you rely on others they can mislead you, whether purposely or not, down the wrong path to understand the true message of More...

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Aug 04, 2011

Alireza rated it:

who am I to say my opinion about this Miracle

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Jun 03, 2010

Heba added it

يا جماعة يجب أن يرفع القرآن الكريم من هذا الموقع فهو للمسلمين كلام الله المنزل على عبده ونبيه محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم فكيف يُقيم بالله عليكم ويو ضع بين الكتب التي ألفها بشر؟!!ا

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Dec 13, 2010

Dan rated it:

Another wonderful book of life guidance. No one religion or human offers ALL there is to learn and know. It's good to read and compare ALL religious texts and writings, in order to better see God's design and works.

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Dec 13, 2010

Tim rated it:

I found this a lot easier to read then the bible. It's also a lot shorter.Anyone concerned with the state of modern Islam should read this inspiring text. As wityh the bible there are parts that are clearly outdated and even offensive. One must really imagine life a very long time ago, before there there was computers and silly puddy.

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Jun 16, 2011

SnowyAngel marked it as to-read

This is one book that I will never be finished reading. I believe no one can be finished with it unless they understand it fully and completely and then implement it fully and completely in their lives. As that is near to impossible unless Allah wills it, I will never be changing the status to read of this miracle.

I know that this book can change lives and will always enlighten the path of those who Allah wills and of those who will let it enlighten their path.

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Oct 31, 2010

Syed rated it:

QURAN

Quran (means recitation in Arabic)

Muslims recite the whole book once during the month of Ramazan, this is happenning since 1428 years now, some people recite this once everyday, some once every week. It has 114 chapters (Sura) This book is in Arabic language.

Quran is a big Ocean, Amateurs like me make mistakes with such a big subject, but I think it is better to be imperfect and full of mistakes than be perfect and all alone.

I will only describe the p More...

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Dec 13, 2010

Shelli rated it:

Everyone should read this book at least once in their lifetime. I think it's especially critical given the conflict between Islam and the West.

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Jan 07, 2012

Jeruen rated it:

I've been raised as a Christian, pretty much from the very beginning. After 25 years, I decided to call it quits and identify as an atheist. There are plenty of reasons I have for making that decision, but one day, I thought, that those reasons were all due to my reactions against Christianity. So here I am, finding myself rejecting religion, all due to assumptions based on one religion: Christianity. Thus, I felt uncomfortable to reject religion across the board, using only data points from one More...

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Dec 13, 2010

Nun rated it:

Say: "can the blind be held equal to the seeing?" Will ye then consider not?

"Enam, 50"

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Dec 13, 2010

Sina rated it:

One Day I Will Understand it Perfectly!!!

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Dec 13, 2010

Joe rated it:

What can I say...I was searching for the source of fanatical anger and came to the conclusion that it isn't Islamic scholars but, ignorance and deliberate distortion of the doctrine that are used to excuse terrorism.

While there do seem to be an awful lot of things that are going to get you eternal damnation, there are but a few that can excuse violence. I mean sure there are some exhortations to crush your enemies e.g. "Make ready whatever you can to terrify the enemies of Alla More...

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May 30, 2010

ظل is currently reading it

هو كلام الله .. الذي لا يبلى مع التكرار .. ولا يمل مع طول الايام ..

آه على ساعات ضاعت ما قرأناه فيها ..

و آه على أيام ضاعت دون انشغال بمعانيه و آياته ..

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Jan 07, 2012

Jenny rated it:

Surah V:51 says,"O you who believe! do not take the Jews and the Christians for friends"

Surah IV:34 says, "Men are the maintainers of women...and (as to) those on whose part you fear disertion, admonish them, and leave them alone in the sleeping places and BEAT them."

This book was not only extremely repetitive, but it was extremely violent in nature. I can cite many more passages than what I have put above. For any person to consider the Qur'an as the More...

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Dec 13, 2010

Corbin rated it:

Cross Isaiah with Marcus Aurelius. Add a liberal dose of ADD and similes that would make any Romantic poet weep with envy. Use to justify a mercantilist empire.

Result: a dizzying pastiche of theology, law, poetry, ethics, nature writing, and business norms. An ethos that speedballs between exhortations toward upright living and self-serving exculpatory wrangling. Writing that aches to be sung (much like the Kalevala, or Poetic Edda).

The text is, however, both less sel More...

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Dec 13, 2010

Ibrahim rated it:

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Dec 13, 2010

Laura marked it as to-read

A Quran randomly appeared in my mailbox, with a letter explaining that my Muslim brothers and sisters would like to forge a better understanding with me. Have I been badmouthing any Muslims lately? I wondered. It's a nice trade paperback, and the back cover says $15. How many people got this book, and how can they afford to send $15 books to everyone?
Still, I was very pleased, and looking forward to reading it. Free book!

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Sep 10, 2011

mohamed mostfa rated it:

الكتاب الافضل بلا اى منازع الان وعلى مر العصور القادمه
يجد فيه الانسان كل الراحه
باختصار
هو كلام الله
اى انه كتاب لا يأتيه الباطل من بين يديه ولا من خلفه
لن تقرأ ما هو افضل منه ابدا

انصح كل انسان بالأطلاع عليه والتأمل الجيد فيه

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Jan 07, 2012

Bryce rated it:

The Holy Qu'ran is a fascinating read. While I am not Muslim, I appreciate the impact this text has had on world history. The writing style and structure of the book is extremely interesting. I feel like after having read the Suras, I have gained a great appreciation for the roughly one billion peaceful Muslims worldwide.

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Jan 07, 2012

Doris rated it:

what I learned from this book is that Islam is NOT what they say it is in the media and that it is also not what the radicals claim it is. The Qur'an is the perfect companion to our own Holy Bible.

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Feb 11, 2009

yellow tree added it

i am not going to rate it, because it can't be approximated enough; and for the same reason i'm not going to say much about it either. just this: it changed my life. to the good.

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Jun 07, 2010

Rest2god added it

you can learn everything.best way of life.story of prophets that you can read truth of life of prophets without any alteration

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Jan 07, 2012

Erin rated it:

If you only ever in your entire life read one book, read this one. I promise you, it is unlike anything else you'll ever read.

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Dec 13, 2010

Walter rated it:

A boring book plagiarized from Jewish and Christian scriptures.

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Aug 15, 2011

Saman added it

در میان ترجمه‌هایی که به فارسی از قرآن مجید توسط آقایان
حسین الهی قمشه‌ای
عبدالمحمد آیتی
بهاالدین خرمشاهی
موسوی گرمارودی
پورجوادی
فولادوند
مکارم شیرازی
مشکینی
و خانم صفارزاده
انجام گرفته است، ترجمه‌ی استاد (عبدالمحمد آیتی) را بسیار دقیق‌تر، شیواتر و درست‌تر از بقیه می‌دانم. البته هدف و نیت از این سخن بنده خدای ناکرده زیر سئوال بردن زحمت سایر بزرگواران نیست؛ چرا که این حقیر نه سواد درستی دارم و نه علم لازم به این امر را و اجر این بزرگواران را قاب More...

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Dec 13, 2010

O rated it:

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