Blogging Theology Is the Qur'an preserved? With Professor Ali Ataie
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Jun 29, 2022 
In this enlightening discussion, Professor Ali Ataie from Zaytuna College dives deep into the preservation of the Qur'an. He explores criticisms of its text, highlighting the historical attestation of the Qur'an alongside New Testament manuscripts. Ataie sheds light on the concept of 'ahruf' and how they reflect the Qur'an's multiform nature. He also contrasts the preservation methodologies between Islam and Christianity, addressing common misconceptions about textual integrity. This conversation is rich with insights on the significance of oral transmission and the complexities of sacred texts.
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Misunderstanding Quranic Preservation
- Many Muslims misunderstand the Quran's preservation due to ignorance of traditional sciences.
- They wrongly believe the Quran was uniform from its inception, unlike the Bible.
Quranic vs. Biblical Variants
- The Quran has textual variants, unlike what some Muslims claim, but not like the Bible.
- Quranic variants originate from Prophet Muhammad, part of revelation, unlike Bible's later changes from theological rivalries.
New Testament Manuscript Attestation
- No first-century manuscripts exist for the New Testament gospels, unlike the Quran.
- Less than 1% of the New Testament is attested in second-century manuscripts.
