Malaysia's PM: Clear Understanding Of Quran Crucial

--Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said a correct understanding of the Quran could spur the Islamic civilization to reach greater heights and remove the negative perception of the west on Islam.

"The Quran was sent down to improve mankind and also to show the way to the correct path. With the correct understanding, the Quran can empower a nation state," he said at the launching of the Qalam, a Quran digital pen.

Najib also said that Qalam can assist in encouraging more people to read and understand what they read through the translation provided, and subsequently complementing the system of reading the Quran itself.