Very heavy mistranslations, the movie completely misinterprated the Qur'an and so did Wilders.
Very heavy mistranslations, the movie completely misinterprated the Qur'an and so did Wilders.
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?
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Last edited by Vladimir; 01-23-2009 at 17:23.
Reinvent the British and you get a global finance center, edible food and better service. Reinvent the French and you may just get more Germans.
Ik hou van ferme grieten en dikke pintenOriginally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars
Down with dried flowers!
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