Orientalist scholarship since the 19th century has proposed various theories that seek to disqualify the Muslim narrative on the authenticity of the Qur’anic compilation and the preservation of the text. The recent discovery of early Qur’an manuscripts in San’a has… Read More ›
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Why is the Quran in 7th Century Arabic?
A discussion of some difficulties confronted in reading the Quran
How was the Quran preserved?
How was the Quran first put together? How did it come assume the form in which we have it today? In this video, Professor Joseph E.B. Lumbard discusses the understanding of the collection of the Quran in Islamic sources. This video… Read More ›
What is the Best English Translation of the Quran?
Which translation of the Quran should one read if they are interested in understanding the text and have limited or no knowledge of Arabic? In this video, Dr. Lumbard discusses four translations that are widely available today.
Codex Ṣanʿāʾ I – A Qur’ānic Manuscript From Mid–1st Century Of Hijra
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