Foreword

Introduction

The Holy Qur’an, Pure, Pristine and Unprofaned

The Meaning of Tahrif

Muslim view on Tahrif

Abrogation of Recitation a Fact or a Myth

Tahrif and the Book Itself

Tahrif and Sunnah

Permission to Recite the Surah in the Prayers

The Claim that Tahrif was caused by the Caliphs

Some Doubts by those who believe in Tahrif

The Traditions about Tahrif

True Meaning of the Traditions

A Reflection on the Collection of the Holy Qur’an

The Traditions about the Compilation of the Qur’an

The Contradictions

Their Conflict with Other Traditions Related to the Compilation of the Qur’an

Their Conflict with the Qur’an itself

Their Conflict with Reason

Their Conflict with Consensus

Those Traditions and Interpolations

Conclusion

The text gives evidence of how the Quran has remained pure since the
time it was revealed and not undergone any tahrif (additions or
omissions).


The Collection and Preservation of the Qur'an

The Holy Qur’an, Pure, Pristine and Unprofaned
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Before we dwell upon this subject at length, we feel it is necessary to
discuss certain connected issues which cannot be overlooked, that are
the following:

• The Meaning of *Tahrif* (interpolation or tampering);

• Muslim view on *Tahrif*;

• Abrogation of Recitation a Fact or a Myth;

• *Tahrif* and the Book Itself;

• *Tahrif* and *Sunnah*;

• Permission to Recite the Surah in the Prayers;

• The Claim that *Tahrif* was caused by the Caliphs;

• Some Doubts by those who believe in *Tahrif*;

• The Traditions about *Tahrif*;

• True Meaning of the Traditions.


