Is the arrangement of Meccan and Medinan surahs mentioned in Imam Al-Zarkashi's book "Al-Burhan" correct as it was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him?
Imam Al-Zarkashi is one of the proficient imams in Quranic sciences. He authored "Al-Burhan fi Ulum al-Quran" (The Proof in Quranic Sciences), in which he exerted great effort in verifying issues related to Quranic sciences, including the Makki and Madani chapters and their order of revelation. He explicitly stated that there is no prophetic text concerning this matter, and that Muslims are not obligated to know it except in relation to abrogation (nasikh and mansukh). He pointed out that the Companions were keen on clarifying the Makki and Madani chapters and the order of revelation. What Al-Zarkashi mentioned is the result of his scholarly effort () and is considered correct, though there is a possibility of error in some places. This issue generally does not entail practical application, nor does ignorance of it cause harm.
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