The History of the Qur'ānic Text: From Revelation to Compilation : a Comparative Study with the Old and New Testaments

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UK Islamic Academy, 2003 - 376 sider
The History of the Quranic Text provides unique insights into the Qurans immaculate preservation throughout its history, covering such topics as how divine revelations were received, Prophet Muhammads role in teaching and disseminating these verses, the texts compilation under his guidance and the setting of its final shape shortly after his death. It also looks at the origins of Arabic, its palaeography and orthography, the so-called Mushaf of Ibn Masud, and the strict methodology employed in assembling textual fragments. This scholarly work provides an essential basis for sincere study of the Quran at a time when mis- representation of Islams Holy Book has become all too common. The author also investigates the histories of the Old and New Testaments, relying entirely on Judeo-Christian sources, and by so doing the book attains an absolutely epic scope. Through this the author makes a sophisticated and passionate case for questioning the aims of Western scholarship towards Islams Holy Book and illustrates convincingly that such research, motivated by more than mere curiosity, has no scientific bearing on the Qurans integrity. A truly monumental effort, an indispensable tool for Muslims and non-Muslims alike, this work presents a cogent and powerful argument for the Qurans unique inviolability and will serve as a cornerstone addition to any personal library.

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INTRODUCTION
3
A BRIEF LOOK
15
THE WRITTEN COMPILATION OF THE QURAN
77
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