06-09-2003, 06:06 AM
Sorry, I just have one thing to say.
There are two of the originals that exsist to this day. One is located in Turkey, and the other somewhere in south Asia (old Persian Empire). All and any translations are written for the masses in various languages using the originals. There are strict guidlines for translation I don't know them all but I do know this:
It must be readable and make sense to the non-Arabic reader without straying too far from the Arabic language. And it must be approved by some comittee and they put a SEAL on it, and that is how you know if you should read it or not. It is difficult to translate into some languages, and they have tough guidelines. There are people out there who have produced false Quran's, and I see you have found a few of there websites. I get those emails sometimes too Whisper. In the end we all get what we deserve for our efforts.
The Quran is meant for all times all people as it is the last of Allah's relevations. If you are going to compare two of them, make sure they both have the seal on it and you will be okay. One is available through Dar-us-Salaam. Ask Purgetory since he's going with you, He will probably know the bookstore online.
Bye!