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    Quote Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh View Post
    The potential for improper translation is the reason why, if I recall correctly, it is Islamic doctrine that the Qur'an should not be translated, but that a seeker of knowledge should acquire the language skills necessary to learn from it in the original form. Am I right in suggesting this?
    Not necessarily. The Qur'an can be translated in any language, as long as the translations are accurate and precise, with no fabrications and snippets.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fahad I View Post
    Not necessarily. The Qur'an can be translated in any language, as long as the translations are accurate and precise, with no fabrications and snippets.
    Which means it can't be translated. Or more likely, it depends on the how many soldiers are controlled by the person evaluating the translation.
    Last edited by Vladimir; 01-23-2009 at 17:23.


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