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If these reports on the collection of the Qur'an were accepted as true, then an argument suggesting some possible omissions becomes plausible, and together with it, one has to concede that some additions also ‑nay have occurred. The way the process o...

If these reports on the collection of the Qur'an w...

These reports contradict the unanimous belief of all the Muslims that the only way of establishing the authenticity of the Qur'an is tawattur, which means `a continuous and wide spread acknowledgement'. If we believe these reports, then it would foll...

These reports contradict the unanimous belief of a...

The greatness of the Qur'an itself, and the painstaking effort by the Prophet (‘s) to arrange for its memorization and reading, and the inclination of the Muslims to do the same with reverence and expectation of being rewarded by Allah, all point to ...

The greatness of the Qur'an itself, and the painst...

These reports contradict the Qur'an itself. Numerous verses of the Qur'an prove that complete Surahs existed, each dis­tinguished from the other. They were in the hands of the people, even those who were idolaters or the people of the Books. The ...

These reports contradict the Qur'an itself. Numero...

These traditions are in conflict with all those tradition which stress that the Qur'an was recorded and compiled during the time of the Prophet (‘s) himself. It has been reported by a group which include: Ibn Abi Shaybah, Ahmed b. Hanbal, Tirmidhi, N...

These traditions are in conflict with all those tr...

Report n. 14 14. And Abu Qalabah said: "In the days of Uthman's caliphate, a tutor would teach recitation according to a particular person, while another would teach recitation according to another person; so when the boys (students) met, they disa...

Report n. 14 14. And Abu Qalabah said: "In the d...

Report n. 6 6. Muhammad b. Sheen says: "Umar got killed, without having compiled the Qur'an". Report n. 7 7. Al‑Hasan says: "Once Umar b. al‑Khattab inquired about a verse in the Qur'an. Someone said: "It was with so and so, but he was...

Report n. 6 6. Muhammad b. Sheen says: "Umar...

Report n. 1 1. Zaid b. Thabit says: "Abu Bakr sent for me after the battle of Yamamah, and I found Umar also present. Abu Bakr said: `Umar has come to tell me that the day of Yamamah has been hard for the reciters of the Qur'an, and he fears that o...

Report n. 1 1. Zaid b. Thabit says: "Abu Bakr se...

The question how the Qur'an was collected into a book form is among those topics which has led some to believe in interpol­ation or tampering having occurred in the Qur'an. The process, as generally described, makes such changes appear inevitable...

The question how the Qur'an was collected into a b...

It is abundantly clear from the last report quoted above that the word Tahrif (displacing the words of Allah from their rightful places) denotes the variations brought about by the qaris who most of the time based their mode of recitations on their o...

It is abundantly clear from the last report quoted...

It is imperative to investigate the correct interpretations of these reports and to clarify that they have different applications. The reports are of various types, and we must explain and comment on each type specifically. The first type: These are...

It is imperative to investigate the correct interp...

There are certain doubts which seem to lend some strength to those who believe in Tahrif. We must study them, and allay them one by one. First Doubt It is a fact that interpolation and omissions have occurred in Torah and Injil. According to the co...

There are certain doubts which seem to lend some s...

Some hold that the interpolation, alteration, omission may have occurred after the death of the Prophet (‘s), perpetra­ted by the first two Caliphs or by Uthman when he came to power, or by someone of the later period. All these claims are invali...

Some hold that the interpolation, alteration, omis...

The fourth proof is contained in the directive of the Imams of Ahl ul-Bayt (‘a) to read a complete Surah in the first two raka’ats of every obligatory prayer, after the Surah of al­ Fatihah. And they allowed to divide a Surah or more in the case ...

The fourth proof is contained in the directive of ...

The third proof is from the traditions of thaqalayn, two invaluable things left behind by the Prophet (‘s), wherein he said that they would hold together till they arrive near him at the Hawdh (the pool of Kawthar) and he asked his fol­lowers to ...

The third proof is from the traditions of thaqalay...

Considering the foregoing, the fact is that Tahrif, in the sense which has been a subject of disputation and contradictory opinions, has never occurred in the Qur’an. Here we give proofs from the Qur’an itself: First, Allah says in the Qur’an: إِنّ...

Considering the foregoing, the fact is that Tahrif...

Most of the Sunni Ulama’ have mentioned that the recitation of some parts of the Qur’an was abrogated, confirming at the same time, through the reports, that those abrogated parts were in the Qur’an during the days of the Prophet (‘s). We will quote ...

Most of the Sunni Ulama’ have mentioned that the r...

The Meaning of Tahrif (interpolation or tampering) This word is used with common denotations, some of which are acceptably applicable to the Qur’an; and the others are either inapplicable or disputed. The details are as below. First, the meaning is...

The Meaning of Tahrif (interpolation or tampering)...

Following the example is not restricted to the individual and social moral field. Rather it has a very immense horizon as the vastness of the horizons of life. How much can politicians and prudent men take lessons from the creators of history and the...

Following the example is not restricted to the ind...

The prophet calls to be characterized by good moralities such as humbleness, generosity, trustworthiness, shyness, loyalty… and the like. He also forbids bad moralities such as stinginess, greediness, treachery, betrayal, lying, jealousy, back...

The prophet calls to be characterized by good mora...

SECONDLY: THE IDEOLOGY’S MANIFESTATING OF THE ADVANTAGES OF GOOD MORALS IN THIS WORLD: He, who is qualified with good morals can conform to his brothers, live a happy life, with a tranquil heart, and relaxed. But he, who breaks away from the fetters...

SECONDLY: THE IDEOLOGY’S MANIFESTATING OF THE ADVA...