本文以乌尔都语发表，题为《穆斯林对〈古兰经〉的义务》（Musalmanon per Qur'an-e-Majeed kay Huqooq），基于伊斯拉尔·艾哈迈德博士于1968年1月连续两个星期五在萨马纳巴德（拉合尔）的Jami'ah Khazra礼拜聚会上所作的两次讲话。当时，巴基斯坦穆斯林正在庆祝圣古兰启示降临先知穆罕默德ﷺ一千四百周年。次月，伊斯拉尔·艾哈迈德博士又在萨迪克阿巴德的Ajmal Bagh学院、苏库尔的Ta'meer-e-Millat高中以及建于政府的江格学院（Government College, Jhang）发表了主题相近的演讲。这些讲话的文本经编辑后，于同年五月和六月号的月刊《Meesaq》上发表。1969年11月，本文以上述标题的小册子形式出版；1972年7月，由拉合尔的Markazi Anjuman Khuddamul-Qur'an出版了第二版，印数一万册。

This article, which appeared in Urdu under the title Musalmanon per Qur'an-e-Majeed kay Huqooq, is based on two addresses delivered by Dr. lsrar Ahmad to the Congregations in Jami'ah Khazra, Samanabad (Lahore) on two consecutive Fridays in January 1968, at a time when the Muslims of Pakistan were celebrating the 1400th anniversary of the commencement of the Revelation of the Holy Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). During the following month, speeches on similar topics were delivered by Dr. lsrar Ahmad at the Ajmal Bagh College, Sadiqabad, Ta'meer-e- Millat High School, Sukkur, and Government College, Jhang. The text of these addresses and speeches was edited and published in the monthly Meesaq in its May and June issues of the same year. In November 1969, it appeared in the form of a booklet under the title mentioned above, and in July 1972 its second edition of ten thousand copies was published by the Markazi Anjuman Khuddamul- Qur'an Lahore.

《穆斯林对古兰经的责任》是一篇充满热情的呼吁，号召穆斯林"回归古兰经"，重新致力于研读它，并以它作为生活的唯一指引。考虑到这本书背后深远的用意，我认为应将其译成英文，以惠及英语读者，并使海外的读者也能领会其思想。

Musalmanon per Qur'an-e-Majeed kay Huqooq is an impassioned call to the Muslims "to return to the Qur'an," to rededicate themselves to its study, and make it the sole guide for their lives. Considering the profound purpose behind the book, I felt that it should be rendered into English for the benefit of our English-reading public as well as for approaching the minds of the people abroad.

因此,我本打算就翻译此书一事征求伊斯拉尔·艾哈迈德博士(Dr. Israr Ahmad)的许可。有一天,令我惊喜的是,他本人主动建议我翻译《Huquq》——这是此书简短而流行的别称。于是,此译本便以《穆斯林对《古兰经》应尽的义务》(The Obligations Muslims Owe to the Qur'an)为题出版。

Accordingly, I was thinking of seeking Dr. . lsrar Sahib's permission for the translation of the book when, one day, to my delightful surprise he himself suggested that I should translate the Huquq - that being the brief and popular sobriquet of this book. Hence the translation now appears under the title The Obligations Muslims Owe to the Qur'an.

这份译本已由全巴基斯坦伊斯兰教育大会在其期刊《伊斯兰教育》的近期一期中以文章形式发表，标题为《古兰经要求其信徒做什么？》。现在，经他们的盛情与合作，它又以新标题作为一本普通小册子重新出版。我祈祷它能够有助于实现原书作者 Israr Ahmad 博士所确立的伟大宗旨，他正以专一的奉献精神追求这一目标，阿敏。

This translation has already been published in the form of an article by the All Pakistan Islamic Education Congress in a recent issue of their journal Islamic Education under the title: "What Does the Qur'an Demand from its Followers?" and now, through their courtesy and cooperation, it is reappearing under a new title in the form of a regular booklet. I pray that it may prove helpful in the fulfillment of the great purpose which Dr. lsrar Ahmad, the author of the original book, has set before himself and which he is pursuing with a single-minded devotion, Ameen.

穆罕默德·易卜拉欣。

Muhammad lbrahim.

在过去的十年间(即六十年代),国际性的古拉阿(Qur'an)诵读比赛已成为穆斯林世界的一项常规活动。来自不同国家的知名诵读者(qura')参与这些比赛,展示他们卓越的古兰经诵读才华,这些比赛也起到了多方面的作用。

During the last decade (i.e., the sixties), international qir'aat competitions have become a regular feature in the Muslim World. These competitions, in which well-known qura' from different countries have been participating to display their remarkable talents for the recitation of the Qur'an, have served a number of purposes.

世界闻名的诵读者(qurra')吟诵时,无数倾听的听众如痴如醉,《古兰经》独特的旋律、雄辩的措辞和庄严的语言,总能打动他们的心。这或许曾暂时坚定了他们对《古兰经》源自真主的信仰。此外,这些比赛在马来西亚、印度尼西亚和巴基斯坦普及了提哇德(tajweed,即以正确发音诵读《古兰经》的艺术)。如今,这些国家的穆斯林儿童诵读这部圣书时,其口音和语调远比几年前好得多。

The large audiences who have been listening spell-bound to the recitations of the world-famous qura' have always been moved by the unique melody, eloquence, and grandeur of the Qur'anic diction. This may have temporarily strengthened their belief in the Divine origin of the Qur'an. Moreover, these competitions have popularized tajweed (i.e., the art of reciting the Qur'an with correct pronunciation) in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan. The Muslim children in these countries today can recite the Holy Book with much better accent and intonation than they could possibly do a few years ago.

虽然并无意轻视正确诵读《古兰经》的重要性，但人们或许会提出这样一个问题：

Without intending to minimize the importance of reciting the Qur'an correctly, one might ask the question:

这些竞赛是否帮助我们跨越了今天我们与《古兰经》之间那道巨大的鸿沟?或者,它们是否已在我们与安拉的经典之间建立起真正的联系?对这些问题的回答是:"否。"遗憾的是,在近年来我国及其他地方举行的各种宗教研讨会和座谈会中,建立《古兰经》与我们之间真正联系这一伟大目标仍未实现。参加这些会议讨论的学者和专家,大多着眼于《古兰经》的伟大、其美妙与奇迹等话题,但从未有人认真思考根本问题:我们对《古兰经》负有哪些义务?我们又该如何履行这些义务? 就《古兰经》的尊贵与伟大而言,我们相信其难以言表,人的理智也无法充分领会。其真义唯有天地的主、其言语(伟大的安拉){言语}所属的主,以及接受启示的蒙福使者穆罕默德ﷺ才最为知晓。因此,与其妄加尝试描述其独特的优越之处,我们最恰当的做法是清楚地理解自己对《古兰经》的责任与义务,然后审视自己是否认真地履行了这些责任与义务。如果发现我们并未尽责,就应当严肃思考为履行这些义务应采取的行动路线,并毫不迟延地付诸实施,因为我们的得救正取决于我们在这方面的努力。仅仅对《古兰经》说些华丽的赞美之词是不够的,这也无法替代我们对这部圣书真正应尽的义务。

Have these competitions helped bridge the gulf that yawns between us and the Qur'an today? Or, have they established a real contact between us and the Book of Allah (SVVT)? The answer to these questions is: "No." Unfortunately, the great objective of establishing a real contact between the Qur'an and us has not been achieved even by the different religious seminars and symposia which have been held in our country and elsewhere during the recent years. The savants and scholars who participated in the discussions at these conferences and colloquia have generally dwelt at such topics as the greatness of the Qur'an, its beauties and marvels etc., but no attempt has been made to consider the fundamental questions: What are our obligations towards the Qur'an? And how can we discharge these obligations? So far as the glory and greatness of the Qur'an is concerned, we believe it is indescribable and its adequate comprehension is beyond the reach of human mind. It is best known to the Lord of the heavens and the earth Whose Word ~t IS or to His blessed Messenger (SAW) to whom it was revealed.' Therefore, instead of making a presumptuous attempt at describing its unique merits, the most pertinent thing for us to do is that we should clearly understand our duties and responsibilities towards the Qur'an and then see whether or not we are conscientiously fulfilling these duties and responsibilities. If we find that we are not doing so, we should seriously think about the line of act~on we should adopt for their fulfillment; and then adopt the line without any further delay, because our very salvation depends on our efforts in this direction. Paying pompous compliments to the Qur'an will not be enough and it cannot be a substitute for actually discharging our obligations towards the Holy Book.

现在这些义务是什么？换句话说，《古兰经》要求我们做什么？

Now what are these obligations? Or, in other words, what does the Qur'an demand of us?

《古兰经》对每位穆斯林提出了五项要求。用简单的话来说，这些要求如下：

The Qur'an makes five demands of every Muslim. Put in a simple language, these demands are as follows:

穆斯林须：

A Muslim is required:

1) 信仰《古兰经》。 2) 诵读《古兰经》。 3) 理解《古兰经》。 4) 践行其教导。 5) 将其讯息与教导传达给他人。

1) to believe in the Qur'an. 2) to read it. 3) to understand it. 4) to act upon its teachings and. 5) to convey its message and teachings to others.

1 对《古兰经》崇高地位的真正领会，远非人的理智与想象所能企及，以至于《古兰经》自身也借用一个比喻，让我们对其伟大有一个大致的概念。至高无上的安拉（SWT）说："假若我把这部《古兰经》降示在一座山上，你必定会看见它因畏惧安拉而谦卑崩裂。这些比喻是我为世人举示的，以便他们深思。"（《放逐》59:21）

1 The actual appreciation of the exalted status of Holy Qur'an is beyond the reach of human intellect and imagination, so much so that the Qur'an itself uses a similitude to'give us an approximate idea of its own greatness. Almighty Allah (SWT) says: "Had We sent down this Qur'an on a mountain, you would surely have seen it humbling itself and rent asunder by the fear of Allah. Such are the parables wh~ch We put forward to mankind that they may reflect." (Al-Hashr 59.21)

现在我们将深入思考这些要求或义务，并简要说明《古兰经》本身所用的术语，使读者除了清楚了解自己对《古兰经》的责任外，也能熟悉基本的《古兰经》术语。

We will now ponder over these demands or obligations in some depth, along with a brief explanation of the terms in which they have been expressed in the Qur'an itself, so that besides getting a clear idea of his duties towards the Qur'an, the reader may also become familiar with basic Qur'anic terminology.