Thread: Who has a koran ??

I've got a very nice edition.

Originally Posted by py3ak

I used to have one. I would like to get another one soon. Although I never got around to peering into it much, I am positive it has more literary value than the book of Mormon (on the unassailable grounds that nothing could have less).

Umm, Scientology. L. Ron Hubbard was way crazier than Joseph Smith.

Back on topic... I have a rather extensive collection of books on Islam, by Muslims, from a wide variety of lslamic legal schools including several different English translations/interpretations of the Quran. If we are going to refute someone, we need to understand what they are saying. They are right next to my copies of Dan Brown's books.

For those who don't know, the Quran is much shorter than the Bible. Also, the first chapter is the longest; the last is the shortest.

Originally Posted by Montanablue

I think its wonderful to be able to be familiar with the Koran. I have read parts of it, and its an absolutely fascinating book. Its really helped me understand some of what is going on in the world. I think its clear that Paul was very knowledgable about Greek and Roman thought and that he was able to use his knowledge and understanding to effectively preach Christ to the pagans.

Also, R.C. Sproul has co-written a really excellent book on Islam. It helped me to understand the religion and its followers much better. Amazon.com: The Dark Side of Islam: R. C. Sproul, Abdul Saleeb: Books

Read this. It's very Good!

I used to have a copy which I picked up in a charity shop but never got round to reading. The sight of it sitting there as if innocently among all the other books began to trouble me after a while. i've always heard that moslems regard the book, even the physical thing itself, as sacred. Paul says we know that an idol is nothing, but still he tells us to abstain from meat offered to idols when it's brought to our attention, if only for the sake of others' consciences. And there is enough in Scripture, the OT especially, about rooting out the trappings of paganism.
i felt happier once I had got rid of it. After all I thought, why would I want to fill my mind with its teachings? i have enough trouble keeping the incursions of the world out of there, without inviting in of my own accord what must be straight from the Enemy.

I have heretical writings in my library. They are a know your enemy thing. However, knowing I will die some day and these books will go to someone else, I have marked them up inside the front cover with a big red marker with a warning.

Rich,
I can see that if you're called to apologetics it might be different. And I suppose we're all so called to a certain extent -- I dabble in evolutionist writings myself, with a view to being able to meet smart, unconverted young people in debate. Still have my doubts about the koran, for reasons mentioned!
(The red warning marker sounds like a good idea though)

Originally Posted by Rich Koster

I have heretical writings in my library. They are a know your enemy thing. However, knowing I will die some day and these books will go to someone else, I have marked them up inside the front cover with a big red marker with a warning.

Very good idea the red marker.