The Authenticity of The Qur’an in Arguments and Historical Facts
Keywords:
Authenticity of the Qur’an, Historical Criticism, Qur’anic Transmission, Mushaf Codification, Contemporary Qur’anic StudiesAbstract
Purposes— The issue of the authenticity of the Qur’an has become a central theme in contemporary Qur’anic studies, especially when examined through historical approaches. This article aims to examine the authenticity of the Qur’an by critically assessing historical arguments, especially from Orientalist scholarship and evaluating them considering historical evidence concerning the transmission and codification of the Qur’an.
Design/methods— This study employs a qualitative-descriptive approach through library research. Data are drawn from academic works by both Muslim and non-Muslim scholars regarding Qur’anic authenticity and early manuscripts, analysed using content analysis and critical comparative methods.
Findings— The findings indicate that while historical criticisms highlight the complexity of the transmission process, they often overlook the unique mechanism of oral transmission in Islamic tradition. Evidence from early manuscripts and the consistency of the written tradition since the Uthmanic era provide strong historical facts that support the authenticity of the Qur’an as a preserved text.
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