An Anti-Wahhabi translation of the Quran

eccentrictinker · 02-18-2007

I just stumbled on a site started by a Muslim man that reflects a much different take on Muslims than we are used to.

A project he is pushing revolves around a new translation of the Quran that he wants to distribute.

The site is very interesting, IMHO. Click on the header to see the entire blog.
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http://eteraz.org/story/2007/2/17/102125/112
Excerpt:
"What do you mean this translation "resolves many of the errors of the Saudi translations."

Studies by Quranic scholars have shown that the Saudi Translation interjects, via parantheticals and other devices, ideas and concepts which are foreign to the Quran, starting from Surah Fatiha itself. This is unacceptable. For example, in no previous English translation except the Saudi sponsored has Surah Fatiha contained a reference to Jews and Christians. Through the insertion of the phrases “such as the Jews” and “such as the Christians,” in Surah Fatiha, the Saudi rendition fixes the meaning of the expressions “those with anger upon them” and “those who are astray.” Such errors and additions in translations merely begin at Surah Fatiha.

Unfortunately, English speaking Muslims have not had a viable alternative because many of us receive our Qurans from free through the charity of the Saudi government. It is our hope to introduce copies of a better, more authentic translation into Muslim channels. For free, God willing."
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StephenB · 02-19-2007

No lie!...the second I clicked on that link my computer froze, then crashed!!

Hope this guy doesn't lose his head over blasphemy. The world is ready for a kinder and gentler version of Islam IMO.

STOGEY · 02-21-2007

I've been studying the Koran a bit. The other day I had two flat tires on a trailer that I had picked up. I was told that I'd have to wait at least an hour before the mechanic could get to me. I started reading my Koran, I didn't read it more then 10 minutes and the mechanic showed up. What do ya think?

02-18-2007	#1 (permalink)
eccentrictinker life=playa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 772	An Anti-Wahhabi translation of the Quran I just stumbled on a site started by a Muslim man that reflects a much different take on Muslims than we are used to. A project he is pushing revolves around a new translation of the Quran that he wants to distribute. The site is very interesting, IMHO. Click on the header to see the entire blog. . http://eteraz.org/story/2007/2/17/102125/112 Excerpt: "What do you mean this translation "resolves many of the errors of the Saudi translations." Studies by Quranic scholars have shown that the Saudi Translation interjects, via parantheticals and other devices, ideas and concepts which are foreign to the Quran, starting from Surah Fatiha itself. This is unacceptable. For example, in no previous English translation except the Saudi sponsored has Surah Fatiha contained a reference to Jews and Christians. Through the insertion of the phrases “such as the Jews” and “such as the Christians,” in Surah Fatiha, the Saudi rendition fixes the meaning of the expressions “those with anger upon them” and “those who are astray.” Such errors and additions in translations merely begin at Surah Fatiha. Unfortunately, English speaking Muslims have not had a viable alternative because many of us receive our Qurans from free through the charity of the Saudi government. It is our hope to introduce copies of a better, more authentic translation into Muslim channels. For free, God willing." . Last edited by eccentrictinker; 02-18-2007 at 11:30 PM.

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02-19-2007	#2 (permalink)
StephenB añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York State Posts: 2,397	No lie!...the second I clicked on that link my computer froze, then crashed!! Hope this guy doesn't lose his head over blasphemy. The world is ready for a kinder and gentler version of Islam IMO.

02-21-2007	#3 (permalink)
STOGEY Allah Akhbar Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: salisbury, mass. Posts: 6,969	I've been studying the Koran a bit. The other day I had two flat tires on a trailer that I had picked up. I was told that I'd have to wait at least an hour before the mechanic could get to me. I started reading my Koran, I didn't read it more then 10 minutes and the mechanic showed up. What do ya think?

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