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SIRTee15:No you oversimplify in some thought and wrongly conclude. The Uthman codec used the dialect of Quraysh which is the dialect of prophet Muhammad pbuh. Definitely one of the Ahruf in which the Quran was revealed and it could still accommodate various Qiraat. What ʿUthmān Did: - Standardize the written Qur’ān into one Uthmanic codex using the Quraysh dialect, the dialect of the Prophet pbuh - Allow for multiple Qirāʾāt within that codex, as long as they didn’t contradict the rasm (the basic consonantal structure). - Distribute official muṣḥafs to key regions and ordered the destruction of other divergent written copies to prevent confusion. He did not: - Eliminate the concept of Aḥruf altogether. - Forbid or erase authentic Qirāʾāt that were taught by the Prophet pbuh and preserved through ijazah (certified transmission). - Alter the content or theology of the Qur’ān. What Happened to the Seven Aḥruf? According to prominent scholars like Ibn al-Jazari, al-Suyuti, al-Qurtubi, and Ibn Taymiyyah: After the Prophet’s passing, Umar and Uthman noticed that these Aḥruf were leading to disputes, especially as Islam spread to non-Arab communities. ʿUthmān’s standardization aimed to preserve one Harf (Quraysh), which was deemed sufficient, while the Qirāʾāt continued to be preserved orally as part of that tradition. The other Aḥruf weren’t removed by human action but were lifted by Allah’s will over time to prevent confusion. |
TenQ:Very weak and vain of you to bring in celebrate? What is there to celebrate? Talmud is not scripture, but is essential for understanding and practicing the religion. So the Jews are wrong to state tha? All that a diligent student will innovate in Torah was already given to Moses at Sinai.” — Talmud, Menachot 29b “The words of the Scribes are more beloved than the words of the Torah.” — Talmud, Sanhedrin 11:3 Oh you say you are Christian and claim you don't see any significance in the jews? TenQ:Please use any of your innovative devices to go record the recitation over 23 years of prophethood. Go and study your claimed 32 Arabic Quran and regroup them for which are the same. There is a fundamental error in the claim. You can't find out who Imam Al-Qarafi is without me? Seriously now |
TenQ:Don't react in this way. I only pointed out a clear flaw in the position your friend Sirtee15 put you in. The chain of transmission provides a trace back to the origin from the prophet Muhammad pbuh which you choose to overlook or are unable to study. The variants you force about are divine. What is there to run from? Keeping the discussion centred on the Quran's preservation! |
SIRTeee15:While Gabriel Said Reynolds offers thoughtful academic insights, his use of speculative phrases like "one might imagine…" doesn’t equate to a firm assertion about a lost or hidden Qur’an. The Ṣanʿāʾ palimpsest doesn’t undermine the Qur’an’s integrity. Instead, it: Affirms a rich history of oral and written transmission Shows early flexibility in expression—something you'd expect in a vibrant oral culture Confirms that the final standardized Qur’an is the result of a careful, collective effort, rather than a solo rewrite. |
SIRTeee15:The absence of robust primary evidence supporting claims of violence against ibn Mas'ud undermines the assertion's credibility. |
SIRTeee15: SIRTeee15:The authenticity of the Qur'an has sparked quite a bit of scholarly discussion, especially when it comes to the actions of Caliph Uthmān ibn Affān and his interactions with key figures like Ibn Mas‘ūd. One claim suggests that Ibn Mas‘ūd was against the burning of personal mushafs and that Uthmān even assaulted him, leading to broken ribs. However, historical evidence largely contradicts this narrative. Reliable sources, such as Sahih Bukhārī and Sahih Muslim, don’t back up these reports of violence, indicating that the stories about Uthmān's aggression likely come from weak or fabricated hadiths often found in Shia literature or Orientalist writings. Another claim suggests that Surah al-Ahzab originally had 200 verses, referencing narrations from Aisha (RA) and Ubayy ibn Ka‘b. While these accounts appear in Musnad Ahmad, they face scrutiny due to their weaker chains of transmission. Most scholars interpret these references to additional verses as relating to abrogated content rather than a genuine reduction in length by Uthmān. Historical theology recognizes the principle of naskh (abrogation), where certain verses revealed during the Prophet’s lifetime were removed by divine will, a concept that classical scholars accept. In addition , the idea that Ubayy ibn Ka‘b had a different mushaf with extra surahs doesn’t imply wrongdoing on Uthmān’s part; these differences reflect early teaching methods rather than any corruption of the text. Overall, the narrative that seeks to undermine Uthmān’s role in the Qur'anic compilation lacks solid evidence and overlooks the agreement among the Sahabah, including Ali ibn Abi Talib, who backed Uthmān's efforts to standardize the text. Therefore, what might seem like inconsistencies or omissions are better understood through the lenses of abrogation, dialect standardization, and the preservation of oral tradition. You will do better in scrutinizing the authenticity of the claims that Ibn Masud was beaten up to forcefully accept the standardised Quran. Did Tenq show how the core meaning of the verses were lost? Did he prove any wrong or faults in the transmission chain? No! Or is it how honesttalk21 dismantled his reliance on a pronounciation of words in one verse that is easily explained by dialectic difference you refer to? |
SIRTeee15:Let’s closely look at the situation with Ibn Mas‘ūd, who initially had some objections that are often misunderstood. His Main Concerns were that he felt left out of the conversation, especially given his status as a senior reciter. He believed that his own personal mushaf, which he had written under the guidance of the Prophet, deserved a place in the final compilation. He had some disagreements regarding a few surahs most notably, he didn’t include Surah al-Falaq and an-Nās. Importantly, there’s no authentic hadith or historical record that states Ibn Mas‘ūd labeled the Uthmanic Mushaf as "corrupt" in terms of alteration or fabrication. That term tends to pop up in more contentious or revisionist discussions, rather than in the works of mainstream Islamic historians. In the end, Ibn Mas‘ūd did come to accept the Uthmanic mushaf. He ceased his objections once the Ummah came together around it. You rather base your stance on the hadith regarding 70 surahs and label the remaining 44 as false? Please identity these surahs for better scrutiny. There’s no evidence to suggest he promoted an alternative Qur'an. Imam al-Nawawī noted: “The correct view is that he (Ibn Mas‘ūd) withdrew his opposition and aligned with the consensus.” |
SIRTee15:The Sanʿa manuscript is an essential piece for grasping how the early Qurʾān was transcribed and preserved. Its palimpsest nature shows a practical solution to the limited availability of parchment, rather than any theological disagreements. This common practice of erasing and rewriting over older texts doesn’t suggest that there were different versions of the scriptures; it simply highlights the logistical hurdles that early scribes faced. Additionally, the differences observed in this manuscript, like variations in spelling, shouldn’t be confused with actual textual differences. Changes in spelling, word order, or missing diacritical marks were quite normal and didn’t change the meaning of the recitation. The later standardization through iʿjām and tashkil represents a move towards clarity, but it doesn’t mean there was any initial inconsistency in the message. It’s also crucial to remember that the integrity of the Qurʾan has always been rooted in oral tradition. The dedicated memorization efforts by the sahabah and the Prophet Muhammad’s pbuh interactions with Jibrīl during Ramadan reinforce this oral tradition as fundamental. Finally, even respected scholars like Michael Cook and Francois Deroche point out that while early manuscripts shed light on the preservation process, they don’t undermine the established consistency of the ʿUthmānic Qurʾān. Therefore, the Ṣanaa manuscript enriches our understanding rather than challenging core beliefs |
SIRTee15:It will be most valuable and sincere if you can clearly state what constitute the serious disruption and manipulation with the Quran under the caliphate of Uthman. A blanket statement without substance is of no value. |
TenQ:That bin Salam understood the hypocritical behaviour of his people? You also are far from aware that in Talmud – Niddah 31a (Babylonian Talmud): If the woman emits seed first, she will give birth to a male. If the man emits seed first, she will give birth to a female. This version inverts the genders compared to the hadith. But it still links order of climax/ejaculation to child’s sex. |
It’s unfortunate that there seems to be a misunderstanding regarding the preservation of the Qur’an. Allow me to clarify the matter: 1. Preservation Does Not Mean Every Revelation Was Included The presence of abrogation or references to lifted verses does not compromise the perfection of the Quran’s preservation. Rather, it affirms that the Qur’an was preserved exactly as Allah intended through divine selection of what should remain recited and recorded, and what was to be lifted. The Prophet pbuh personally oversaw this process, instructing where each verse belonged. It’s important to distinguish between different forms of revelation: Qur’an (recited revelation )– Recited as scripture. Hadith Qudsi – Sacred but not part of the Qur’an. Abrogated Verses – Once revealed, then lifted. The Prophet pbuh received many revelations, but not all were meant for permanent inclusion in the Qur’an. As Imām al-Qarāfī noted in al-Furūq, preservation was never about including every revealed word, but preserving what Allah intended to endure. 2. Abrogation Was Part of the Revelation Process. As Allah says: We do not abrogate a verse or cause it to be forgotten except that We bring forth one better than it or similar to it. (Surah al-Baqarah 2:106) When companions like Zayd ibn Thābit or Aʾishah mention certain verses that were once recited, they are not implying anything was lost rather, they’re affirming that some verses were revealed and then divinely lifted. 3. The Prophet pbuh personally supervised the Compilation as he * Called scribes to write specific verses, * Arranged them in precise order, * Instructed that certain revelations not be recorded as Qur’an due to abrogation. Thus, what remained in the Qur’an was only what the Prophet pbuh affirmed and this is the essence of true preservation. Furthermore, the compilation of the Qur’an under Caliph Uthman was done with the full consensus of the companions. None of them, including those who narrated abrogated or lifted verses, ever claimed the Qur’an was incomplete. Even scholars from the Ahl al-Bayt affirmed its authenticity. Imam al-Baqir: No one can claim he possesses more of the Qur’an than what is in the muṣḥaf. Imām Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq: The Qur’an is one, revealed by One, and confirmed by the Prophet. The Qur’an we have today is complete not because it includes every word ever revealed, but because it includes everything Allah *willed* to remain. This view is upheld by both Sunni and Shi’a scholars, including Tusi, Tabrisi, al-Suyuti, and Fakhr al-Din al-Razi. |
It's sad you are unable to comprehend and accept that: 1. The presence of abrogation and reports of lifted verses does not mean the Qur'an wasn't perfectly preserved. It affirms that the preservation was carried out exactly as Allah intended i.e with divine selection of what should remain recited and recorded, and what should not. The Prophet pbuh himself instructed what verses should go where. Preservation ≠ (doesn't equal) Inclusion of Every Revelation Revelation comes in many forms: Qur’an (mutluww) Hadith Qudsi Abrogated verses (once recited, then lifted) The Prophet pbuh received much revelation, but not all of it was meant for eternal recitation. Imām al-Qarāfī, al-Furūq 2. 2. Abrogation Was a Part of the Revelation Process “We do not abrogate a verse or cause it to be forgotten except that We bring forth one better than it or similar to it.” (Surah al-Baqarah 2:106) So when Zayd ibn Thābit or Aʾishah mention missing verses, they are not saying “we lost it,” but rather: “It was once revealed, then Allah lifted it.” 3. 3. The Prophet pbuh personally Supervised What Went into the Qur’an. He would: Call scribes to write specific verses, Arrange them in specific order, Tell companions not to write or recite some things as Qur’an (because they had been abrogated). This means that only what the Prophet pbuh confirmed as Qur'an remains. That is preservation. The mushaf of ʿUthman was compiled with consensus of the Companions. No companion said: This Qur’an is incomplete. Even those who reported lifted verses (like Zayd and Abu Musa) were among those who affirmed the authenticity of the final mushaf. Also; The suspicion raised about the integrity of the codex of the Qur’an was dropped.” – Study Quran commentary on Shiʿi exegesis Imām al-Bāqir: No one can claim he has with him more of the Qur’an than what is in the muṣḥaf. Imām Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq: The Qur'an is one, revealed by One, and confirmed by the Prophet The Qur’an today is complete, not because every revealed word remains, but because: Everything Allah willed to remain has remained. The Ahl al-Bayt and Ṣaḥābah never doubted the preserved core. Scholars from both Sunni and Shi’a traditions Ṭūsī, Ṭabrisī, al-Suyūṭī, Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī affirm the integrity of the Qur’ān’s preservation. |
TenQ:Why would you think question 1. 2. Please enlighten me about other prophets being asked this question and their answers |
honesttalk21:Yes I agree with you. You clearly showed him that 1. Jam‘ al-Qur’an refers to both the memorization and the written compilation of the Quran. 2. The Prophet pbuh had scribes who recorded verses during his lifetime. 3. Abū Bakr’s team followed strict guidelines, requiring written proof and two witnesses for verification. 4. ʿUthmān focused on standardizing the dialect, not altering the content. 5. The Qur’an has been preserved through widespread memorization and manuscripts, with no changes to its doctrine. 6. There are no lost surahs, no additions, and no editing councils involved. No other scripture boasts this level of preservation. Let’s be real about the evidence. |
TenQ:I don't see anything wrong with the hadith. The truth was spoken about Jibril |
TenQ:The statement about Jews that they are a people of falsehood, is more about a specific situation than a blanket statement about all Jews in Islam. In Islamic teachings, there’s a deeper understanding that recognizes the diversity among Jewish communities. Some individuals who betrayed the trust during the time of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina were rightly criticized for their actions, while others were acknowledged for their honesty and integrity |
TenQ:Very well and not unexpected from you. Whoever is an enemy to Allah, His angels, His messengers, and Jibrīl and Mīkāl, then verily, Allah is an enemy to the disbelievers." Surah al-Baqarah 2:98 You know Abdullah bin Salam accepted Islam |
TenQ:Long time troublesome Tenq. What is the trick? |
TenQ: Explore2xmore:Your proof of misplaced, misconstrued interpretation an understanding. |
TenQ:Audacity of a liar TENQ to talk about truth. Do you deny your lies that hadith contradict each other or is it one another? Once caught you shifted to hadith contradicting the Quran even despite your ability to understand either the hadith or Quran. No more time for clowns like you |
TenQ:Consoling yourself or this is some sort of psychological psychiatric compensation? Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. Mark 10:25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God Luke 18:25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. Please explain if the Camel actually goes through the eye of a needle. Will you understand a metaphorical statement like I will rather take out my 2 kidneys than drink poisoned wine? |
[quote author=TenQ post=133849616][/quote]The clown has lost control again. |
TenQ:The final kick of the dying donkey? A LOW DOWN DIRTY SHAME. You say the hadiths of different scholars contradict then I ask you to show this. You then rephrase and contradict yourself that the Quran and hadiths contradict each other without understanding what the hadith means. Just as the proud peacock you cannot ask for the explanation as you rather stick to your faulty prejudice of Islamophobia that suits your condescending self. Read Matthew 19:24, Mark 10:25) and Luke 18:25 and probably you can get a hint. |
How the joke Tenq the clown contradicts himself TenQ:And Quickly went to: TenQ:[/quote]In the first place is the Quran a recitation composed by scholars or the hadith? Furthermore he doesn't understand the hadith by scholars but quickly says they contradict the Quran. Simply too slow on the uptake |
TenQ:Of course you must express your prejudice and bias. Do extremely well to explain to yourself why the Bible which is not one revelation to one person should be the benchmark for the Quran revealed to one person? Why Kun fa yakun in Arabic has no basis with the compilation of books you call the Bible rewritten and collated in different languages? Don't leave out the review of the group in deciding which is and which isn't Canon and should not be Included. |
TenQ:God created many different things. Did he create them all alike? Does light have a spirit like mankind? Will the account of light, water and all other created things be like man's? Do these things have freewill like mankind? |
TenQ:Perhaps you should first show the contradiction in the Hadiths you shared |
TenQ:I didn't ask you to go collate similar narrations but get understanding of what the narration states. If you need assistance let this be explained to you by those who understand. Do you have problems comprehending that or you just cannot comprehend? |
TenQ:Wonderful! The jester is in circus again giving some boring clown show. It's a shame you do not realize that there are no contradictions but complimentary. All your questions are answered in clear statements in the Quran however the limit of your human thinking cannot fathom how they go together. You are limited within the limits of your thinking or your jest in condescending bias deprives you of seeing different. The creation of Adam from clay, along with the divine command "Be" (Kun), illustrates the harmonious balance in Allah's creative process. Adam's formation showcases Allah's wisdom in shaping humanity, underlining the material side of existence. The command "Kun" represents Allah's ultimate authority, enabling creation to occur instantly and without limitations. This duality emphasizes Allah's omnipotence and sovereignty, shedding light on the intricate relationship between wisdom and power in the act of creation. |
TenQ:Are you certain you are not a terrorist? This your ransom position and a lot of what we hear/see going around. Can a ransom be given to one who has it all? Study Riyadh saliheen very well and if you don't understand better ask. ......No one will reap except what they sow. No soul burdened with sin will bear the burden of another. Then to your Lord is your return, and He will inform you of your differences. Quran 6:164 |
TenQ:Reconcile with them as they are the people from which your Jesus is from. I sense a Pharisees and Sadducees like difference in your opinion. What I feel is irrelevant as it is you and them to resolve. |
TenQ: TenQ:You now remember you are not a Muslim but in your delusions you know more about the Quran and Islam than Muslims? You say only Jesus but cannot account for every single person that lives in your street talk less of the world and specifically all that have existed through thd many millennia to know who else is with Allah despite haven not died. You now have full documentation of all humanity since the inception of mankind? Where did you get your statement about only Jesus from? TenQ:Another assignment for you. What is the validity in terms of authenticity of what you reproduced despite proudly sharing you are ignorant to provide reference as you are not muslim? If all descendants of Adam are sinners please what are the sins of Abraham's son in relation to your faulty belief in human blood sacrifice for redemption or reconciliation with God? You see how deeply pagan your belief is? From sacrifice you change to test? Please I know you clown a lot but these turn around contradictory jokes make no sense. |