Collection of the Qur'an: A Critical and Historical Study of Al-Farahi’s View

by Shehzad Saleem

When was the text of the Qur’an collected and given its final shape and who was responsible for this task? Hamid al-Din al-Farahi (1863-1930), a scholar, thinker and exegete of the Indian sub-continent has examined this issue in the light of some specific verses of the Qur’an, and, contrary to the stance of most Muslim scholars, has concluded that the Qur’an was collected and arranged in its current sequence in the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad. This thesis conducts a critical and historical study of al-Farahi's view and also critically evaluates the collection reports attributed to each of the first four caliphs of Islam.

Genres: Religion

459 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 19, 2012

Reviews

[Arman Firman · Rating 5 out of 5]

unexpectedly the author cites few orientalists again and again, and also uses 3 unfamiliar ulama throughout the book. It also seems to have some discrepancies.

I would've given it a 4 but keeping the hard work in mind, I give him the benefit of doubt