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Originally Posted by Sparrow
Do you have to read it in Arabic to appreciate the poetry?
(What's the best English translation?)
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While I don't have a copy of the Koran, I do have a book of the Sufi poet Rumi's work and I find that parts of it speak to me. I think the work of a translator is difficult and the translator of poetry has an even more difficult task.
At the point I post my reply the poll seems to be running in favor of those who would delete the Koran. As the question is "would" rather than "did you" I think even those who don't currently have a copy, like me, can legitimately respond.
What I don't understand is the response of those who would delete something they chose to download. It seems akin to the burning of books. I do understand if you've read it and are finished with it and will not return to it. But we shouldn't fear the written word. As a Unitarian we honor many different paths to faith and try to take the best from each.