Revelation and Compilation
251 questions
Does compiling the variant readings mean synthesizing the authentic narrations heard from the Tabi'in (successors) from the Companions, such that a specific reading results from it? And did the Imams choose different variant readings from a single verse that were authentically transmitted from the Prophet (peace be upon him)? And what is the correct meaning of choosing variant readings?
Is Imam Malik's view that Surat Al-Fatiha has six verses considered a denial of a verse from the Quran, given the belief that the Quran is preserved and that Surat Al-Fatiha has seven verses?
Is it permissible for there to be differences in the numbering of the verses of Surah At-Tur among the different copies of the Qur'an (Masahif)?
Who is the man mentioned in the Hadith who recited al-Mufassal in one rak'ah, and what is meant by the words "al-Mufassal" and "an-Naza'ir" mentioned therein, and what are the Surahs of an-Naza'ir?
Why are the surahs of the Holy Quran short?
Was a verse deleted from the Holy Qur’an after Gabriel and the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, reviewed it, and what is that verse?
What is the oldest Qur’an manuscript in existence today, and where is it located, and how many pages does it have?
Does the omission of a verse from Surat Al-Ahzab when Hafsa's Mushaf was transcribed indicate a deficiency in the compilation of the Noble Qur'an during the era of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, or negligence on the part of the Companions in its collection and care, or a shortcoming on the part of Hafsa (may Allah be pleased with her), and did Uthman return the Mushaf incomplete?
To what extent is it correct to recite "نرتع ونلعب" (narta‘u wa-nal‘abu) with the turning of the ya’ into a nun in verse 12 of Surat Yusuf?
Why was the alif omitted from "Bismillāh" in this verse, and is there a connection to the number 19?
Is Surat Al-Insan (Hal Ata) Makkan or Madinan, and what is the refutation of those who claim it is Madinan and that Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah erred in his assertion of its Makkan origin?
What is the explicit evidence that the writing of the Qur’an is tawqifi (divinely ordained and unchangeable), and that it is not permissible to violate it, especially since the word "tawqifi" is understood to mean that it originated from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him? And what prevents contradicting the Qur’anic script that was not revealed with it, given that scholars later added dots, hamzas, and diacritics, which altered the form of the Qur’anic script?
Who were the Companions who reviewed the Qur'an with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, before his death?
When was Uthman ibn Affan's (may Allah be pleased with him) compilation of the Holy Quran completed?
Why are codices not recited or printed according to the recitation of Ibn Mas'ud, especially since there is a hadith stating that whoever wishes to recite the Qur'an freshly as it was revealed should recite it according to the recitation of Ibn Umm Abd, and given that there are some differences between it and our recitation?
Why was the Qur’an not fully compiled during the lifetime of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him? And what was the reason for Uthman’s burning of the Qur’anic codices if the difference was in the recitation, not in the verses? And how can we be sure that the compiled Qur’an is complete and comprehensive of all the verses revealed to the Prophet? And what is the meaning of abrogated verses? And is a Muslim sinful for reading what is written about Islam on Christian and Jewish websites? And what is the authenticity of the existence of verses not included in Zayd ibn Thabit’s copy?
How many Quranic readings are there, and have they exceeded the ten readings? Did the Companions have different mushafs from the current mushaf with an increase or decrease in verses?
Why was "واستفزز" written with two zays in Surat Al-Isra, when linguistically it would become a single shaddah-ed zay?
How can Surat Ar-Rahman be Medinan when Ibn Mas'ud recited it aloud to the chieftains of Quraysh in the courtyard of the Kaaba before the Hijra?
What is the meaning of Imam Al-Nawawi's saying, "a letter" (حرف), in the context of the ruling on one who denies a letter of what the Muslims have agreed upon? And does his saying, "The Muslims are agreed that whoever denies a letter of what they have agreed upon," mean the existence of verses whose inclusion in the Mus'haf is disputed, or that the scholars are agreed on affirming the verses of the Uthmanic Mus'haf and not affirming any verse outside of it?
Was the Qur’an revealed in seven extant modes (Ahruf) or have they been lost? And if they have been lost, then what is the meaning of His, the Almighty’s, saying: "Indeed, it is We who sent down the Dhikr (Qur’an) and indeed, We will be its guardian"?
How can the arrangement of the Quranic verses according to their revelation be reconciled with the current arrangement, and which of them is more correct, and when did the actual compilation of the Noble Quran begin?
Did Gabriel begin the recitation of each verse to the Messenger with the Basmala (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)?
Why were the words "رأى" (saw) and "راء" (Ra’) written in this manner in the Mushaf?