Explore the Quran

Council on American Islamic Relations ^

[4.1O dana super trac pak]

In today's climate of heightened religious sensitivities and cultural clashes, now is the time for people of all faiths to better acquaint themselves with Islam's sacred text, the Holy Qur'an, The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is proud to announce a new campaign intended to promote understanding of the Qur'an by distributing complimentary copies to the American public. This campaign, titled Explore the Qur'an, serves as a response to those who would defame and desecrate the holy book of Muslims without full knowledge of its teachings.

False and uninformed accusations have been leveled against the Qur'an for some time. But now, this initiative places the sacred text directly in the hands of those who claim to know the book's "darkest secrets" and encourages them to discover the truth about Islam. Explore the Qur'an allows the book to speak for itself, responds to its critics, and educate those of other faith traditions about the beautiful religion of Islam.

For more information about the project, or to request a copy of the Qur'an via telephone, please call 1-800-78-ISLAM (47526)

[Sender]

I'll bet they are passing out the NIV version of the Qur'an (Naive Infidel Version)

[velocityguy]

Christianity - Central principle is "Love".

Hinduism - Central Principle is "non-violence". Example Gandhi.

Budhism - Central principle "dharma" i.e what is justified but adhering to non-violence.

Islam - Central principle "jihad" i.e to fight for Allah. fighting for Allah is described in Quran 4: All verses and a lot of other suras.


All the above religions preach love tolerance and kindness for the fellow human beings EXCEPT islam. All the above religions except islam has their books chronologically well organized. Islamic violent book of Jihad is the most chaotic book one can ever try reading.

Islam preaches BEHEADING. Infact, the word LOVE is not there anywhere to be found in Quran. All that is there in Quran is murder, rape and plundering non-Muslims. Like what CAIR is doing since its inception....Using our own laws to bankrupt us.

I hope our idiosyncratic politicians open their fat filled eye lids and take control of the situation before we see suicide bombings right in USA like the ones that happen in my country India (Kashmir) and in Israel.

[An American in Turkiye]

When I was deployed to Saudi Arabia a few years ago, while in the customs line, the guy in front of me had a bible that had pictures. The Saudi customs official tore out every picture he found in it. I personally witnessed this.

The sad thing is, there was nothing noone could do. We were, after all, "in their country, and we must respect their religious beliefs".

Our military DOES go out of our way to handle the Koran with care and respect. It's a shame some muslims do not extend the favor.

[An American Patriot]

MAY I SUGGEST SOME "ALTERNATE" READING?:

The Arab World

ISLAM UNDRESSED

http://www.islamundressed.com/#_Chapter_3

The Arab World -- All the news not fit to print

http://www.scaruffi.com/politics/arabs.html#arab0804b

The Qur'an

http://www.biblestudymanuals.net/quran9c.htm

The Fallacy and Myth of Islamic Tolerance In Religion

http://www.bible.ca/islam/islam-kills-christians-news.htm

What is Islam? What Do Muslims Believe

http://www.jesus-is-lord.com/islam.htm#violence

[Psycho_Bunny]

I collect primary religious texts so I had a nice copy of the quran (I will not honor it, nor 'muslims', with a capital.  Neither are worthy of even that).

I say "had" because I got about half-way through it before I tossed it in the garbage.  Up to that point the only other book I'd done that with was Mien Kampf.

In terms of it's stature with other primary religious texts -the Bible, Dhammapada, Avesta, Tao Te Ching, the Upanisads, etc..- it's the odd man out on way to many subjects to be considered worthy of reading.

I don't trust anyone who believes it.

[An American Patriot]

I think we should ALL order a copy of this vile, vicious, evil, book and then, we should have some book burnings.

We could coordinate and have several (West, South West, South, North) nice big bonfires all at the same time.

If the Islamist want something to get exercised and violent over--I say, by all means, let us accommodate them.

[xjcsa]

Interesting: (1) - the Koran is in verse like the Bible and (2) - reads in King James English (or Shakespearian) ... hmmmm

The Bible was not (except the poetry parts) written in verse originally. This was added later for ease of reference. Also, most English translations use contemporary English rather than Shakespeare's variety.

[Migraine]

I wonder if we wouldn't have been better off leaving Saddam in power

Well, I know there are a whole lot of idiots who believe that. In fact, it's practically unanimous amongst the liberal, U.S.A.-hating faithful. But it's wrong. There is an entire litany of advantages to having Saddam out; the morally blind can't see it, though. If for no other reason, waxing Saddam at the very least ended and exposed the oil/food scammola.

[dennisw]

Holy Qur'an blah blah blah Holy Qur'an blah blah blah Holy Qur'an blah blah blah Holy Qur'an blah blah blah Holy Qur'an blah blah blah

How many churches in Kosovo did these medievalist loons dynamite? More than 50. While a fabricated event of Koran flushing drives them wild.

[fortunecookie]

I can bet 100 % this is a version of Quran that is "sanitized" for the gullible Americans' consumption.

I suspect this as well. And I'll bet they start with free distribution to grade schools, where this will somehow not be promoting religion in public schools (already in use in some areas) and on college campuses and maybe homeless shelters and anywhere someone can be separated from the pack.

[NWO Slave]

SLAY THE NON-MUSLIMS: DIRECT QUOTES FROM THE QURAN

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 2, Verse 191, And slay them wherever ye catch them.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 4, Verse 84, Then fight in Allah’s cause.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 4, Verse 141, And never will Allah grant to the unbelievers a way (to triumph) over the believers.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 5, Verse 33, The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 8, Verse 12, I will instill terror into the hearts of the unbelievers: smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger-tips off them.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 8, Verse 17, It is not ye who slew them; it was Allah.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 8, Verse 60, Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies, of Allah and your enemies, and others besides, whom ye may not know, but whom Allah doth know. Whatever ye shall spend in the cause of Allah, shall be repaid unto you, and ye shall not be treated unjustly.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 8, Verse 65, O Prophet! rouse the Believers to the fight. If there are twenty amongst you, patient and persevering, they will vanquish two hundred: if a hundred, they will vanquish a thousand of the Unbelievers.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 5, But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 14, Fight them, and Allah will punish them by your hands, cover them with shame, help you (to victory) over them, heal the breasts of Believers.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 23, O ye who believe! take not for protectors your fathers and your brothers if they love infidelity above Faith: if any of you do so, they do wrong.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 28, O ye who believe! Truly the Pagans are unclean; so let them not, after this year of theirs, approach the Sacred Mosque.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 29, Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 39, Unless ye go forth, (for Jihad) He will punish you with a grievous penalty, and put others in your place; but Him ye would not harm in the least.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 73, O Prophet! strive hard against the unbelievers and the Hypocrites, and be firm against them. Their abode is Hell - an evil refuge indeed.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 111, Allah hath purchased of the believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight in His cause, and slay and are slain: a promise binding on Him in truth, through the Law, the Gospel, and the Qur’an

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 9, Verse 123, O ye who believe! fight the unbelievers who gird you about, and let them find firmness in you: and know that Allah is with those who fear Him.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 22, Verse 9, (Disdainfully) bending his side, in order to lead (men) astray from the Path of Allah: for him there is disgrace in this life, and on the Day of Judgment We shall make him taste the Penalty of burning (Fire).

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 22, Verses 19-22, These two antagonists dispute with each other about their Lord: But those who deny (their Lord),- for them will be cut out a garment of Fire: over their heads will be poured out boiling water. With it will be scalded what is within their bodies, as well as (their) skins. In addition there will be maces of iron (to punish) them. Every time they wish to get away therefrom, from anguish, they will be forced back therein, and (it will be said), "Taste ye the Penalty of Burning!"

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 22, Verse 52, So obey not the disbelievers, but strive against them herewith with a great endeavour.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 25, Verse 68, Those who invoke not, with Allah, any other god, nor slay such life as Allah has made sacred except for just cause, nor commit fornication; - and any that does this (not only) meets punishment. (But) the Penalty on the Day of Judgment will be doubled to him, and he will dwell therein in ignominy.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 37, Verses 22-23, "Bring ye up", it shall be said, "The wrong-doers and their wives, and the things they worshipped- Besides Allah, and lead them to the Way to the (Fierce) Fire!

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 47, Verse 4, Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 48, Verse 13, And if any believe not in Allah and His Messenger, We have prepared, for those who reject Allah, a Blazing Fire!

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 48, Verse 29, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other.

Translations of the Qur'an, Chapter 69, Verses 30-37, (The stern command will say): "Seize ye him, and bind ye him, And burn ye him in the Blazing Fire. Further, make him march in a chain, whereof the length is seventy cubits! This was he that would not believe in Allah Most High. And would not encourage the feeding of the indigent! So no friend hath he here this Day. Nor hath he any food except the corruption from the washing of wounds, Which none do eat but those in sin."

[mc5cents]

Etc, etc, etc. ad infinatum. Religion of peace. Yea, right.

[SkyDancer]

Yes, I know all that plus it originally was all caps (at least the first version in Greek). What was interesting to me is how the Koran is trying to be "biblical" like .... figure if you write in KJ English, it'd sound or read more religiously ...

Regards,
Jane

[xjcsa]

Got it...I figured you probably knew that but wanted to clarify for everyone reading. Interesting point about the Koran trying to copy Biblical style, though.

[stormyseas]

Thank you......this is what I see when I read it. It is so dark and bleak....my question is how can any one believe in something so dark, even if they are raised with it? The whole mystery of the world to a muslim can be read front to back in three days or less......Karan....sheeesh. It is the exact opposite....Quran = Satan.......Bible = Yahweh..........

[Itzlzha]

Explore the Quran

Wait...that MUST be a typo...let me correct it.

Explorde the Quran

There...THAT'S better!

[porkchops 4 mahound]

I called and ordered one. I can't believe they'd really send me one.

But...if they do....

I'll take pictures, maybe auction off my "artworks" on eBay?

I'm thinking "Pi$$ kor an". Would that be too derivative?