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**Attarderb** · 04-11-2012, 10:51 PM

Salam,

I think it depends on who you are and what you are like on how the Quran would affect you. The Bible has some serious issues and everyone knows that. The Quran although i have had some moments where i thought what? about a verse, usually the context and the tafsir clears it up.

The Quran has some amazingly inspiring verses and some really strong verses which have the most amazing similes I have ever read. For example the Quran talking about this life and how we collect material things, the Quran says "it is like plants when they grow and then a storm destroys them and it is flat dead earth..." (Not exact words), explaining perfectly how futile collecting material goods really is.

It talks about arrogance and says "the arrogant walk on the earth with a high head, acting arrogant, how do they know the earth won't swallow them up?" (Again not exact words), amazing verse on the arrogant.

It's important not to jump to your own conclusions about verses you do not understand. Just like you wouldn't jump to conclusions about a medical issue on your own judgement. Before we doubt we have to make sure we have asked the expert. Logic. We are all guilty of this.

The Quran changes to make it more personal to the reader, so brilliantly. It says "He is There, so ask ME..." It has verses saying "We" and then will change to "I" in the middle of a verse, showing the personal touch of that part.

The Arabic alone is amazing on it's own, but obviously a person who cannot speak Arabic like me cannot appreciate this.

Some other inspiring verses from the Quran:

"Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor. And out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: ‘My Lord! bestow on them Thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood' "(17:23-24).

"No matter where you may be, death is going to reach you, even if you are in fortified towers..."

"When anyone greets you in a courteous manner, let your greetings be better that his- or at least return the same, Allah keeps account of everything."

and one of my personal favourites "Why don't you stop the soul from leaving your body, if you are truthful (in unbelieving)" (Not exact words).

So no I don't think the Quran can turn you into an Atheist.

04-11-2012, 10:51 PM	#2
Attarderb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 496 Senior Member	Salam, I think it depends on who you are and what you are like on how the Quran would affect you. The Bible has some serious issues and everyone knows that. The Quran although i have had some moments where i thought what? about a verse, usually the context and the tafsir clears it up. The Quran has some amazingly inspiring verses and some really strong verses which have the most amazing similes I have ever read. For example the Quran talking about this life and how we collect material things, the Quran says "it is like plants when they grow and then a storm destroys them and it is flat dead earth..." (Not exact words), explaining perfectly how futile collecting material goods really is. It talks about arrogance and says "the arrogant walk on the earth with a high head, acting arrogant, how do they know the earth won't swallow them up?" (Again not exact words), amazing verse on the arrogant. It's important not to jump to your own conclusions about verses you do not understand. Just like you wouldn't jump to conclusions about a medical issue on your own judgement. Before we doubt we have to make sure we have asked the expert. Logic. We are all guilty of this. The Quran changes to make it more personal to the reader, so brilliantly. It says "He is There, so ask ME..." It has verses saying "We" and then will change to "I" in the middle of a verse, showing the personal touch of that part. The Arabic alone is amazing on it's own, but obviously a person who cannot speak Arabic like me cannot appreciate this. Some other inspiring verses from the Quran: "Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor. And out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: ‘My Lord! bestow on them Thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood' "(17:23-24). "No matter where you may be, death is going to reach you, even if you are in fortified towers..." "When anyone greets you in a courteous manner, let your greetings be better that his- or at least return the same, Allah keeps account of everything." and one of my personal favourites "Why don't you stop the soul from leaving your body, if you are truthful (in unbelieving)" (Not exact words). So no I don't think the Quran can turn you into an Atheist.
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