Translating the Noble Qur'an into Other Languages
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Question:
It is permissible to translate the Noble Qur'an into other languages. If the answer is no, what is the reason?
Answer:
It is permissible to translate the meanings, to translate the meanings of the tafsir (exegesis). This falls under the category of tafsir, and it is translated into English, French, and other languages so that people may know the meanings of the words of Allah. Thus, the translation contains the meanings. However, it does not become the Qur'an; the Qur'an must be in the Arabic language, in a clear Arabic tongue. But these translations of the meanings are in the ruling of tafsir, in the ruling of what governs tafsir, not in the meaning of the ruling of what governs the Qur'an. And it must not be undertaken by anyone except one who is known for proficiency in the language and knowledge of the meanings and rulings, so that he does not err in the future.
It is permissible to translate the Noble Qur'an into other languages. If the answer is no, what is the reason?
Answer:
It is permissible to translate the meanings, to translate the meanings of the tafsir (exegesis). This falls under the category of tafsir, and it is translated into English, French, and other languages so that people may know the meanings of the words of Allah. Thus, the translation contains the meanings. However, it does not become the Qur'an; the Qur'an must be in the Arabic language, in a clear Arabic tongue. But these translations of the meanings are in the ruling of tafsir, in the ruling of what governs tafsir, not in the meaning of the ruling of what governs the Qur'an. And it must not be undertaken by anyone except one who is known for proficiency in the language and knowledge of the meanings and rulings, so that he does not err in the future.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 60 — archive.org (7:18)
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