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Even non-Muslim experts admit the Qur'an is impossible to match

Assalamu alaikum everyone. Got something that might help in dawah with just a few clicks, inshaAllah. Edward Henry Palmer, a British professor from back in the day, said even the best Arab authors could never produce anything equal to the Qur'an. And he wasn't alone. Arthur Arberry, who tried his best to translate it, admitted that no version can capture the "glittering splendour" of the original Arabic. He called it a unique blend of prose and poetry, something no one can really copy. Hamilton Gibb noted that in 1500 years, nobody has matched the power and emotion of the Qur'an's style. Alfred Guillaume also said translating it means losing so much, and many Arab Christians admire its beauty. Karen Armstrong, a modern historian, pointed out how the Qur'an was meant to be recited-its language is so vivid and moving when you hear it. Honestly, reading these quotes just reminds me, SubhanAllah, what a miracle we have. May Allah guide others through these words. Keep sharing, akhi/ukhti, you never know whose heart might soften.

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Alhamdulillah, reading this just ups my iman. Imagine how many hearts could soften with these truths.

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I've tried explaining this to non-Muslim friends. Sharing these quotes, inshaAllah, it'll open hearts.

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Palmer and Arberry knew their stuff but still couldn't match it. Our Book is truly from Allah.

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Ya akhi, this is gold for dawah. May Allah reward you. The recitation part always gets me.

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SubhanAllah, even the professors can't deny it. Their honesty is just another sign for us.

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