Jar file and source code? (new to java!)

Hi all!
Sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm really new to java (.net guy).
Someone sent me a jar file and now I need access to source code. I now that I can rename to .zip and view its contents (.class)...
But what about source code? Can I decompile? As i understand, .class files are compiled .java files...
Should I ask for the source code to the guys that sent me the .jar file?
thanks
jay

Humm... is java as fast as replies in this forum? Thank's for your replies warnerja and zadok
I need the source code so that I can understand how the original developer solved a problem. I can ask for the source code.
I posted this message because I was afraid that the question was stupid and source code was in front of me. I am really new to java!
So. No source code in .jar or .class files. Right?
Thanks
Jay

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