Chronological order of quran compilation
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The Quran has a Order, Beginning and Ending,
as Allah has stated in Al Baqarah Verse185, Al Furqan, verse32, Al Hijr Verse
91- 93, It is also clear that this chronological order was not meant to be
changed, in order to prevent verses from being taken out of context and giving
rise to different interpretations hence the different sects. Why is it that no
scholar addresses this flaw and put the Quran back into the correct
chronological order? The Book version of the Quran was compiled much later
after the Prophet Mohammad’s death and that is when Verses and were moved
around and order changed. I have conducted a great deal of research in other
areas as well and I note that scholars tend to either ignore or simply don’t
comprehend certain discrepancies, either way they have a systematic monopoly
over what they want an average person to understand or not. One more thing if
Judaism and Christianity turn out to be fake religions or simply man made then
wouldn`t that automatically forfeit and debunk Islam as well? I have a lot of
other valid questions which need to be adderessed. With the grace of Allah, I
tend to destroy Riba, the Sects and remove the lies from the truth.
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Chronological order of quran compilation
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Your Statement: The
Quran has a Order, Beginning and Ending, as Allah has stated in Al Baqarah
Verse185, Al Furqan, verse32, Al Hijr Verse 91- 93,
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah
Baqarah verse 185: Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent
down the Qur'an as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs) for guidance and
judgment (between right and wrong). So
everyone of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it
in fasting but if anyone is ill or on a journey the prescribed period (should
be made up) by days later. Allah intends
every facility for you He does not want to put you to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed
period and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be
grateful.
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 25 Surah
Furqan verse 32: Those who reject Faith say: "Why is
not the Qur'an revealed to him all at once?" Thus (is it revealed) that We
may strengthen thy heart thereby and We have rehearsed it to thee in slow
well-arranged stages gradually.
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 15 Surah
Hijr verses 91-93:
91 (So also on such) as have made the Qur'an
into shreds (as they please).
92 Therefore by thy Lord, We will of a
surety call them to account
93 For all their deeds.
Your Statement:It is also clear that this chronological
order was not meant to be changed, in order to prevent verses from being taken
out of context and giving rise to different interpretations hence the different
sects. Why is it that no scholar addresses this flaw and put the Quran back
into the correct chronological order? The Book version of the Quran was
compiled much later after the Prophet Mohammad’s death and that is when Verses
and were moved around and order changed.
Dear and Beloved Brother in Islam, the Quran that we have
in our midst today, is in the exact same format, and each Surah and each verse
arranged in the exact same manner as commanded by Allah Subhanah and recited by
the Messenger of Allah (saws). Whenever
a verse or Surah of the Holy Quran was revealed, the Messenger of Allah (saws)
would command that it be documented and gave precise instructions where exactly
the verse and the Surah was to be placed.
This process of arranging the Surahs and verses in their exact location
was commanded by the Messenger of Allah (saws) under the guidance of Allah
Subhanah.
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 75 Surah
Qiyaamah verses 17-18: (O Prophet) It is upto Us to have it (the Quran) collected and read! Therefore,
when We are reciting it, listen
to its recital carefully.
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 15 Surah Al
Hijr verse 9: It is We (Allah), Who has
sent down this Quran, and We will
assuredly guard it (against corruption).
Time and time again the Messenger of Allah (saws) recited
the Glorious Quran in public in the prayers, and in the last year of his life
he (saws) recited the Quran in full and twice to Hadrat Jibrael (a.s.) exactly
verbatim and in the same format which is available amongst us today.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.819 Narrated by Aisha
Once
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.520 Narrated by Abu Huraira
Gabriel used to repeat the recitation of the
Qur'an with the Prophet (saws) once a
year, but he repeated it twice with him in the year he died.
Hadrat Jibrael (a.s.) used to revise the Quran, in the format that we have today, with the Prophet (saws), and this exact format was taught by the
Prophet (saws) to the believers. This
compilation of arranging the Surahs and verses as we recite them today, is done
not only with the knowledge of the Prophet (saws), but it was done with the
knowledge and under the guidance of the All Knowing, All Wise,
Allah Subhanah.
The wisdom behind the revelation and then the compilation
of the Glorious Quran in a different sequence than its chronological sequence of revelation was because when it
was first revealed, it was revealed to
one man (The Messenger of Allah (saws)),
and his main audience were the disbelievers and polytheists of the
Quraish. But when the revelations were
complete, and an Islamic State had been
formed in
Thus, my dear and beloved brother in Islam, the Quran that
we have in our midst today is neither compiled without the precise knowledge of
Allah and His Messenger (saws), nor was it ever supposed to be arranged in the
chronological sequence of revelation.
Allah Subhanah Himself declares in His Glorious Quran that it is upto
Him to reveal the Quran, upto Him to compile the Quran, and upto to Him to
guard it against any corruption whatsoever.
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 75 Surah
Qiyaamah verses 17-18: (O Prophet) It is upto Us to have it (the Quran) collected and read! Therefore,
when We are reciting it, listen
to its recital carefully.
This is the precise reason, that regardless of which sect
of Islam the muslims claim they belong to, each and every sect in Islam without
exception believe in the exact same Quran.
No sect in Islam, regardless of their differences between one sect and
the other, and regardless of however misguided their beliefs and ‘aqeedah’
might be, ever claim to follow the Quran in a different format than the one
that is available amongst mankind today.
Not even an alphabet of the Glorious Quran, leave alone a word, or a
verse or a Surah is ever disputed as being omitted, or in the wrong place, or
in the wrong sequence in the Glorious Quran!
Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 173 Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar
Allah's Messenger (saws) said: ‘Verily the
Ummah of Muhammad, will not agree on error; and the hand of Allah is upon the
community; he who sets himself apart from it will be set apart in Hell Fire.
Your Statement: I have conducted a great deal of research
in other areas as well and I note that scholars tend to either ignore or simply
don’t comprehend certain discrepancies, either way they have a systematic
monopoly over what they want an average person to understand or not.
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 4 Surah
Nisaa verse 82: Do they not consider the Qur'an (with
care)? Had it been from other than Allah
they would surely have found therein much discrepancy.
One thing the Ummah of Prophet Mohamed (saws), regardless
of how many sects the Shaytaan might have been successful in breaking them
into, is absolutely unanimous that there is absolutely no discrepancy in the
Glorious Quran in any way whatsoever!
You are absolutely correct in your deduction, and it is
indeed unfortunate that some unscrupulous scholars of some misguided sects in
Islam have claimed a ‘systematic monopoly’ over what they want the average
muslim to understand! Not one amongst
these unscrupulous scholars ever dare to challenge the authenticity of the
Quran or its compilation; but what they do to remain in power and subjugate
their followers is at best mis-interpret, or at worst try to conceal some of
the verses of the Glorious Quran from their subjects! They emphasize the verses or even phrases,
which when taken out of context authenticate their positions, agendas and
beliefs, and disregard the verses which would challenge their monopoly! Allah Subhanah declares such people the
biggest criminals in His sight.
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah
Al-Baqarah verse 174: Indeed those, who
conceal the commands that Allah has sent down in His Book and barter them away
for paltry worldly gains, fill their
bellies with fire. Allah will not
speak to them on the Day of Resurrection,
nor will He regard them as pure and there is a painful torment for them!
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah
Baqarah verse 159: Those who conceal the clear (Revelations) and Guidance We
have sent down, after We have made it
clear for the people in the Book, on
them shall be Allah’s ‘laanah’ and the ‘laanah’ of those who are entitled to
curse!
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah
Baqarah verse 79: Then woe to those who write The Book with their own
hands, and then say, “This is from
Allah”, so that they might gain some
paltry worldly price. This writing of
their hands will bring woe to them, and
what they gain thereby will lead to their ruin!
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 6 Surah
Anaam verse 157-158: Now that a clear proof,
a Guidance and Blessing, has come to you from your Lord, who can be more unjust than the one who
treats Our Revelations as false and turns away from them? We will inflict the severest torment on
those who turn away from Our Revelations because of their aversion. Do the people now await that the angels
should come down before them? Or that
your Lord may Himself come down? Or that
the manifest Signs of your Lord should appear?
Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 9 Surah Taubah
verses 34-35: O you who believe!
There are indeed many among the priests and the holy men who devour the
wealth of others by evil means, and debar
the people from the Way of Allah. Give
them the good news of a painful torment,
who hoard up gold and silver and do not expend these in the Way of
Allah. The Day shall surely come when
the same gold and silver shall be heated in the fire of Hell, and with it will be branded their
foreheads, their bodies and their
backs. (And it will be said): “Here is
that treasure you had hoarded up for yourselves! Taste now the evil of your hoarded treasure!”
Your Question: One more thing if Judaism and Christianity
turn out to be fake religions or simply man made then wouldn`t that
automatically forfeit and debunk Islam as well?
Those who claim to follow Judaism or Christianity today
indeed moved away from the guidance of the Lord although Allah revealed His Revelations
to them and sent His Messengers to them in Truth. The majority of what they follow today in the
name of their religion is indeed man-made and falsehood; for they wished to
fulfill their desires rather than submit their will to the Will of the Lord
All-Mighty!
The crimes and deviations the People of the Book followed
in their religion is sufficiently listed by Allah Subhanah in His Glorious
Quran as a warning to the believers; that if they too mis-interpreted and
deviated from the Guidance of Allah and His Last Messenger (saws), and refused
to submit their will to the Will of their Lord, they would be no better than
the misguided people of yore!
Allah Subhanah is the All-Just and the determination of
His Justice will not be upon whether one is born a Jew, or a Chrisitan, or a
Hindu, or a Muslim, etc.! But rather,
His determination of who is successful and who is a failure in the Hereafter
will be based upon who amongst mankind believed and followed Him and His
Messenger in Truth, who amongst mankind genuinely strived to submit his will to
the Will of their Lord, and who amongst them did righteous deeds in accordance
to His Guidance.
Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah
Baqarah verse 62: Those who believe (in the Qur'an), and
those who follow the (original) Jewish (Scriptures), and the Christians and the
Sabians and who believe in Allah and the Last Day and work righteousness shall
have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear nor shall they
grieve.
If one is born a muslim, but follows a way of life other
than the one in absolute alignment with the guidance of Allah and His
Messenger, or refuses to genuinely submit his will to the Will of his Lord, or
does not strive to do righteous good deeds as accorded in the guidance of Allah
and His Messenger, etc.; although he will be recognized as a ‘legal’ muslim in
the life of this world, his fate will be no better than that of a disbeliever
in the life of the Hereafter!
Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s
Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only
Source of Strength.
Your Brother in Islam,
Burhan
Wister