Kofi you are right on these issues and especially with the last paragraph. Growing up in Ghana, one dared not hand a Quran to a non-Muslim friend. Luckily, that is being addressed today. You see the Quran in various major lan ... read full comment
Kofi you are right on these issues and especially with the last paragraph. Growing up in Ghana, one dared not hand a Quran to a non-Muslim friend. Luckily, that is being addressed today. You see the Quran in various major languages. The original Arabic scripture remains unchanged; thus any inaccuracies in the translations remain the responsibility of the translator.
Then again; it is there now on different platforms - internet, Google play, youtube, etc that are accessible to all irrespective of faith. That's why today's Muslim should equip himself with facts and be tolerant to debate. You can't just say: My Mallam said; so that's it. Noo. Other discerning people like Kofi Amenyo are observing, reading and asking difficult questions.
IDRIS PACAS 11 years ago
Ever since its compilation, The Quran like the Bible is a book. It is sold in shops. How can an author force somebody (reader) to handle a book s/he buys from a shop?
The need to spiritually purity oneself before touching ... read full comment
Ever since its compilation, The Quran like the Bible is a book. It is sold in shops. How can an author force somebody (reader) to handle a book s/he buys from a shop?
The need to spiritually purity oneself before touching the Quran is only binding on Muslims.
Not anybody is allowed to translate the Quran. How will somebody who's not seen the original determine inaccuracies in the translated version?
Differentiate individual differences/behaviours from religious issues. If Qurans were few among Muslims, why should they give some to non-Muslims who wouldn't/couldn't read them?
Kofi Amponsah 11 years ago
No Idris, I'm not saying anything different. What I meant was that in the past, it was difficult to hand over a copy of the Quran to a non-Muslim due to misunderstandings. I don't know your age and generation but in the days ... read full comment
No Idris, I'm not saying anything different. What I meant was that in the past, it was difficult to hand over a copy of the Quran to a non-Muslim due to misunderstandings. I don't know your age and generation but in the days when Quran lessons were given on tablets (Allo in Hausa) few copies of the Quran are available. So, it's not about one's ability to buy it or not. In those days Quran was not readily available to non Muslims and in any case, many of them had no reason to own one cos they could not read the Arabic anyway. Sure, I agree that spiritual purification is limited to muslims; but that is the misunderstanding cos Muslims then felt non Muslims also needed to purify themselves before handling it. Which was why they won't give it to them.
Regarding the translations, what I meant was that, the original Arabic texts of the Quran are unchanged. However, translators could translate into different languages. Therefore any inaccuracies in the translated versions are the responsibilities of the translators. Of course, linguistic differences could lead to different lexicology. That's why the original Arabic one will always be there to fall back to. Indeed, there are different English translations of the Quran by different people. I don't know who reserves the right to translate the Quran. But fact is, if two Dagomba clerics living in two different parts of the world translate the Quran into Dagbaani, you are bound to find differences in the Dagbani Quraan.
I hope I'm clear on this. Sorry, I wasn't making any wild claims that can't be found around us.
Mozato 11 years ago
Even at this very period of the holy Ramadan the "Boko Harams" in Lebanon are dropping bombs in Isreal. The truth must be told at all times, muslims are pretenders who profess to love God but they are not, in real sense. The ... read full comment
Even at this very period of the holy Ramadan the "Boko Harams" in Lebanon are dropping bombs in Isreal. The truth must be told at all times, muslims are pretenders who profess to love God but they are not, in real sense. They love their fellow sect members more than even the Allah who they proclaim to serve. What good can be said about a religion whose members refer to their follow beings of different beliefs as infidels.
Peace and love 11 years ago
Kofi,Iam so please with your article it is always my prayer that the Ghanaian Muslims will should stay away from the so call jihads.We have come a long way and this is the time people like you to involve the Ghanaian Muslims ... read full comment
Kofi,Iam so please with your article it is always my prayer that the Ghanaian Muslims will should stay away from the so call jihads.We have come a long way and this is the time people like you to involve the Ghanaian Muslims youth should stay away from extremist for better Ghana.
Ghana is the only home we got there is other home.God bless you.
Christian 11 years ago
A good, peaceful writing. Unpresumptuous.
A good, peaceful writing. Unpresumptuous.
Mahmoud 11 years ago
While some deists accepted revelation, most argued that revelation's restriction to small groups or even a single person limited its explanatory power. Moreover, many found the Christian revelations in particular to be contra ... read full comment
While some deists accepted revelation, most argued that revelation's restriction to small groups or even a single person limited its explanatory power. Moreover, many found the Christian revelations in particular to be contradictory and irreconcilable. According to these writers, revelation could reinforce the evidence for God's existence already apparent in the natural world, but more often it led to superstition among the masses. Most deists argued that priests had deliberately corrupted Christianity for their own gain by promoting the acceptance of miracles, unnecessary rituals, and illogical and dangerous doctrines (these accusations were typically referred to as "priestcraft"). The worst of these doctrines was original sin. By convincing people that they required a priest's help to overcome their innate sinfulness, deists argued, religious leaders had enslaved the human population. Deists therefore typically viewed themselves as intellectual liberators.[2]
Paine also argues that the Old Testament must be false because it depicts a tyrannical God. The "history of wickedness" pervading the Old Testament convinced Paine that it was simply another set of human-authored myths.[23] He deplores people's credulity: "Brought up in habits of superstition," he wrote, "people in general know not how much wickedness there is in this pretended word of God." Citing Numbers 31:13–47 as an example, in which Moses orders the slaughter of thousands of boys and women, and sanctions the rape of thousands of girls, at God's behest,[24] Paine calls the Bible a "book of lies, wickedness, and blasphemy; for what can be greater blasphemy than to ascribe the wickedness of man to the orders of the Almighty!"[25]
Atom Ant 11 years ago
Very interesting and informative article from a Spock-like commentator. "Peace and long life"
Very interesting and informative article from a Spock-like commentator. "Peace and long life"
Kofi Amenyo 11 years ago
V
Live long and prosper!
V
Live long and prosper!
Osei-cph 11 years ago
Kofi, thanx for your great article.
Anyway, I expected nothing less because you are such a gifted writer on Ghanaian life.
The veil is actually called mayafi and not mayasi.
Fasting in the European summer requires a lo ... read full comment
Kofi, thanx for your great article.
Anyway, I expected nothing less because you are such a gifted writer on Ghanaian life.
The veil is actually called mayafi and not mayasi.
Fasting in the European summer requires a lot of faith, especially for those of us who work at night.
We Ghanaian muslims while keeping the faith are certainly much more flexible than others.
For example I've met many muslims from other countries who do not understand why I should shave.
As we say in Ghana travel and see!!!
Personally, I do not think Baram Haram can happen in Ghana.
Stay blessed and thanks.
Kwesi 11 years ago
Thanks for the correction, Osei. It is, indeed, mayafi.
I flunked that. Na my fault. My friend Ibrahim here could readily have edited the work for me and corrected that and the other errors but I was in a hurry and sent i ... read full comment
Thanks for the correction, Osei. It is, indeed, mayafi.
I flunked that. Na my fault. My friend Ibrahim here could readily have edited the work for me and corrected that and the other errors but I was in a hurry and sent it away. Ooops.
Kofi Amponsah 11 years ago
I admire your quick acceptance of corrections, a mark of a person in a learned society. My worry now is, you were Kofi in the original piece, now you are Kwesi - just a typo? looool
I admire your quick acceptance of corrections, a mark of a person in a learned society. My worry now is, you were Kofi in the original piece, now you are Kwesi - just a typo? looool
Kofi Amenyo 11 years ago
Sorry for the distortion. It was just typo...
Sorry for the distortion. It was just typo...
Bono 11 years ago
Kofi, your rejoinder is superb. Kudos!! By the way, I had a very sharp tongue during the mid-70's and we are blessed with four matured off-springs. I'm still in good terms with my Muslim in-laws
Kofi, your rejoinder is superb. Kudos!! By the way, I had a very sharp tongue during the mid-70's and we are blessed with four matured off-springs. I'm still in good terms with my Muslim in-laws
Dantankwa 11 years ago
Kofi, much as I enjoyed reading Amanyo's informative piece, I must say I like your input even more. Amanyo has written a very good article, but the issues you spent some time to clarify is quite instructive.
Kofi, much as I enjoyed reading Amanyo's informative piece, I must say I like your input even more. Amanyo has written a very good article, but the issues you spent some time to clarify is quite instructive.
IDRIS PACAS 11 years ago
Great work!
Great work!
babs bkk 11 years ago
I HOPE OTHER COUNTRIES CAN LEARN FROM GHANA HOW TO COEXIST WITH EACH OTHER. GHANA IS A PEACEFUL NATION
I HOPE OTHER COUNTRIES CAN LEARN FROM GHANA HOW TO COEXIST WITH EACH OTHER. GHANA IS A PEACEFUL NATION
Kwesi 11 years ago
Mohammed,
It is really not true that the Holy Quran has remained as it was revealed to the Prophet.
Remember that in the beginning, the Quran was not in one book form as we have it now. It was supposed to be memorised ... read full comment
Mohammed,
It is really not true that the Holy Quran has remained as it was revealed to the Prophet.
Remember that in the beginning, the Quran was not in one book form as we have it now. It was supposed to be memorised by all and not really written down. When it was written down, parts of it were on scraps of paper, stones, tablets, etc. During the memorizing process, it was also influenced by the various dialects of the Arabic language.
It was not until after a few centuries that a powerful caliph ordered that all the various scraps of the Quran be compiled into one book. This was done and all versions deemed as incorrect were destroyed. Since that day that one Quran was compiled and accepted, Muslims have striven to keep it that way until today. It is that which has not changed. But nobody can say that that version was EXACTLY what was revealed to the Holy Prophet.
It is probably not.
RAZAK 11 years ago
The only religious scripture that has remained in it original form since it was revealed is HOLLY Quran. This has bee attested to by top christian leaders nad scholars worldwide.
The only religious scripture that has remained in it original form since it was revealed is HOLLY Quran. This has bee attested to by top christian leaders nad scholars worldwide.
Peace and love 11 years ago
Well says Mark. I asked a few Muslim friends here in eroupe why they don't eat pork and they all gave me different answers and some don't have aclue.
Well says Mark. I asked a few Muslim friends here in eroupe why they don't eat pork and they all gave me different answers and some don't have aclue.
Kofi Amponsah 11 years ago
Mighty Man
Won't it be great if you concentrate on the discussing the issues as raised (challenges of the Ghanaian Muslim in the West). Terrorism is a whole new issue and depending on your viewpoint and your understanding of ... read full comment
Mighty Man
Won't it be great if you concentrate on the discussing the issues as raised (challenges of the Ghanaian Muslim in the West). Terrorism is a whole new issue and depending on your viewpoint and your understanding of the West's foreign policy. Please let's discuss Ghana. Don't be diversionary.
In every religion where there are conflicts between sects and factions people arm themselves. Sikhs in India fought each other less than 20 years ago wit swards and machetes.
Mozato 11 years ago
You guys should stop pampering those pretenders who are intolerant to dissenting opinions. The WTC was razed down by the Al Quaida, a sister grouping of the Boko Harams in the middle East, and all moslems, both young and old ... read full comment
You guys should stop pampering those pretenders who are intolerant to dissenting opinions. The WTC was razed down by the Al Quaida, a sister grouping of the Boko Harams in the middle East, and all moslems, both young and old, across the globe took to the streets to jubilation in solidarity with that heartless militant group. Continue to give them space and you will one day suffer the same fate just as what happened to innocent prof Kofi Awonoo and his son in Kenya last year.
Asiwome 11 years ago
Afetor Amenyo, I wish that you would take time to study "ancestral worship", it is not animism.
Afetor Amenyo, I wish that you would take time to study "ancestral worship", it is not animism.
Kofi Amenyo 11 years ago
Oh, you prefer "ancestral worship". Well, not all of it is the worship of ancestors. But call it whatever you want to ... mele asiwome!
Oh, you prefer "ancestral worship". Well, not all of it is the worship of ancestors. But call it whatever you want to ... mele asiwome!
Rafiq A. Tschannen 11 years ago
The rest of the world (Muslim and other) could learn from Ghana a sense of tolerance to all forms of religion. May Allah bless Ghana!
The rest of the world (Muslim and other) could learn from Ghana a sense of tolerance to all forms of religion. May Allah bless Ghana!
Mamadou Diallo 11 years ago
Hello Koffi nice to read in your article about Ghanian Muslims I liked it , but in Africa from Senegal to Somalia Muslims are majority and thats clear Your estimate is like the Ethiopian goverment who said Muslims in Ethiopia ... read full comment
Hello Koffi nice to read in your article about Ghanian Muslims I liked it , but in Africa from Senegal to Somalia Muslims are majority and thats clear Your estimate is like the Ethiopian goverment who said Muslims in Ethiopia is 50% but reallity is that the muslims is 75 %' any way I say Ramadan Karim to all Ghanian brothers who are observing this holly month
AMA 10 years ago
Mariam, who wants to be a muslim anyway??????????? Your women all they is to ti cover they head and sleeping with men,they full of Aids. Dirty ppl!
Mariam, who wants to be a muslim anyway??????????? Your women all they is to ti cover they head and sleeping with men,they full of Aids. Dirty ppl!
Kareem Ismaheel 9 years ago
muslims we are one, we perform our prayer 5time daily all over the world.we have 5 pillar while al muslim is fellow
muslims we are one, we perform our prayer 5time daily all over the world.we have 5 pillar while al muslim is fellow
Kofi you are right on these issues and especially with the last paragraph. Growing up in Ghana, one dared not hand a Quran to a non-Muslim friend. Luckily, that is being addressed today. You see the Quran in various major lan ...
read full comment
Ever since its compilation, The Quran like the Bible is a book. It is sold in shops. How can an author force somebody (reader) to handle a book s/he buys from a shop?
The need to spiritually purity oneself before touching ...
read full comment
No Idris, I'm not saying anything different. What I meant was that in the past, it was difficult to hand over a copy of the Quran to a non-Muslim due to misunderstandings. I don't know your age and generation but in the days ...
read full comment
Even at this very period of the holy Ramadan the "Boko Harams" in Lebanon are dropping bombs in Isreal. The truth must be told at all times, muslims are pretenders who profess to love God but they are not, in real sense. The ...
read full comment
Kofi,Iam so please with your article it is always my prayer that the Ghanaian Muslims will should stay away from the so call jihads.We have come a long way and this is the time people like you to involve the Ghanaian Muslims ...
read full comment
A good, peaceful writing. Unpresumptuous.
While some deists accepted revelation, most argued that revelation's restriction to small groups or even a single person limited its explanatory power. Moreover, many found the Christian revelations in particular to be contra ...
read full comment
Very interesting and informative article from a Spock-like commentator. "Peace and long life"
V
Live long and prosper!
Kofi, thanx for your great article.
Anyway, I expected nothing less because you are such a gifted writer on Ghanaian life.
The veil is actually called mayafi and not mayasi.
Fasting in the European summer requires a lo ...
read full comment
Thanks for the correction, Osei. It is, indeed, mayafi.
I flunked that. Na my fault. My friend Ibrahim here could readily have edited the work for me and corrected that and the other errors but I was in a hurry and sent i ...
read full comment
I admire your quick acceptance of corrections, a mark of a person in a learned society. My worry now is, you were Kofi in the original piece, now you are Kwesi - just a typo? looool
Sorry for the distortion. It was just typo...
Kofi, your rejoinder is superb. Kudos!! By the way, I had a very sharp tongue during the mid-70's and we are blessed with four matured off-springs. I'm still in good terms with my Muslim in-laws
Kofi, much as I enjoyed reading Amanyo's informative piece, I must say I like your input even more. Amanyo has written a very good article, but the issues you spent some time to clarify is quite instructive.
Great work!
I HOPE OTHER COUNTRIES CAN LEARN FROM GHANA HOW TO COEXIST WITH EACH OTHER. GHANA IS A PEACEFUL NATION
Mohammed,
It is really not true that the Holy Quran has remained as it was revealed to the Prophet.
Remember that in the beginning, the Quran was not in one book form as we have it now. It was supposed to be memorised ...
read full comment
The only religious scripture that has remained in it original form since it was revealed is HOLLY Quran. This has bee attested to by top christian leaders nad scholars worldwide.
Well says Mark. I asked a few Muslim friends here in eroupe why they don't eat pork and they all gave me different answers and some don't have aclue.
Mighty Man
Won't it be great if you concentrate on the discussing the issues as raised (challenges of the Ghanaian Muslim in the West). Terrorism is a whole new issue and depending on your viewpoint and your understanding of ...
read full comment
You guys should stop pampering those pretenders who are intolerant to dissenting opinions. The WTC was razed down by the Al Quaida, a sister grouping of the Boko Harams in the middle East, and all moslems, both young and old ...
read full comment
Afetor Amenyo, I wish that you would take time to study "ancestral worship", it is not animism.
Oh, you prefer "ancestral worship". Well, not all of it is the worship of ancestors. But call it whatever you want to ... mele asiwome!
The rest of the world (Muslim and other) could learn from Ghana a sense of tolerance to all forms of religion. May Allah bless Ghana!
Hello Koffi nice to read in your article about Ghanian Muslims I liked it , but in Africa from Senegal to Somalia Muslims are majority and thats clear Your estimate is like the Ethiopian goverment who said Muslims in Ethiopia ...
read full comment
Mariam, who wants to be a muslim anyway??????????? Your women all they is to ti cover they head and sleeping with men,they full of Aids. Dirty ppl!
muslims we are one, we perform our prayer 5time daily all over the world.we have 5 pillar while al muslim is fellow