Understanding the Quran Through Transliteration
The Qur'an can be an obstacle for many Muslims who do not speak or understand Arabic. One way of overcoming this obstacle might be by reading the transliterated Qur'an. The transliterated Qur'an presents Arabic words phonetically in another language, thus permitting non-Arabic speakers to pronounce the original text more accurately. These versions are published in many languages, including English, Turkish, Malay, and so on. Understanding the Difference Between Transliteration And Translation It is worth noting that transliteration is different from translation. It explains the meaning of words in another language, while transliteration concerns itself with writing or transcribing Arabic sounds using another script. Thus, the Arabic word "chair," which could be transliterated into English as "Kursiyu," allows readers to correctly pronounce the word even if they are unable to read Arabic. Advantages of Reading the Qur'an in Transliteration There ...