The Holy Qur'an: Historical Basis of Its Compilation

Lecture Introduction The Revelation Event The Self-Referential Nature of the Qur'an Western Skepticism of the Transmission of the Qur’an Was the Qur’an Written By Professional Scribes? Was the Qur’an Written on a Scroll? The Qur’an Was Transmitted Orally The Writing Down of the Qur’an Was the Qur’an Edited? The Qur’an is Not a History Book Q&A: How Does the Qur’an Compare With the Bible as a Message of Mercy? Q&A: Muslims Relations With Polytheists? Q&A: How Would One Dispose of the Qur’an? Q&A: The Qur’anic Stance on Homosexuality? Q&A: Literalism vs. Interpretation?