The History of the Qurʾanic Text from Revelation to Compilation: A Comparative Study with the Old and New Testaments
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With full colour images, meticulously annotated and researched, The History of the Qur'anic Textprovides unique insights into the Qur'an's immaculate preservation throughout its history, covering such topics as how divine revelations were received, Prophet Muhammad's role in teaching and disseminating these verses, the text's 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 Mas'ud, and the strict methodology employed in assembling textual fragments. This scholarly work provides an essential basis for sincere study of the Qur'an at a time when mis-representation of Islam's Holy Book has become all too common.
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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 Islam's Holy Book and illustrates convincingly that such research, motivated by more than mere curiosity, has no scientific bearing on the Qur'an's integrity. A truly monumental effort, an indispensable tool for Muslims and non-Muslims alike, this work presents a cogent and powerful argument for the Qur'an's unique inviolability and will serve as a cornerstone addition to any personal library and Islamic curriculum.
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