The History of the Quranic Text, from Revelation to Compilation: A Comparative Study With the Old and New Testaments

Al-Azami, M. M.

ISBN 10: 1872531652 / ISBN 13: 9781872531656

Published by Uk Islamic Academy, 2003

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9781872531656.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Quranic Text, from Revelation to Compilation: A Comparative Study With the Old and New Testaments
• Publisher: Uk Islamic Academy
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1872531652
• ISBN 13: 9781872531656
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 950 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion & Theology

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Synopsis

With full colour images, meticulously annotated and researched, The History of the Qur’anic Text provides 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.

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.