what are these alleged scribal errors?Are they in the Tashkent and topkapi manuscripts?
are these two the oldest surviving manuscripts?
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Firstly, it's wrong to say "one of the copies sent out by the Caliph Uthman is still in existence today. It lies in the Museum of the City of Tashkent in Uzbekistan, Central Asia". In fact,only part (about 40%) of the copy in Tashkent (Samarkand manuscript) is ancient (although probably not from the 1st Century hijra, as it uses Kufic script), the rest is of much later date.
Secondly, the expression about "results confirming that there have not been any changes in the text from its original time of writing" is ambiguous, and is much too wide-reaching. There are many differences between the ancient manuscripts. As to their appreciation, significance and importance, it's a discussion for specialists.
Jeffery conducted a detailed comparison between the Samarkand text and an (apparently) equally ancient manuscript from the Khedivial Library in Cairo, and noticed a considerable list of differences (several hundred) including scriptural errors, missing or repeated words etc etc.
A critical edition of the Quran, comparing the different versions, would obviously be of great help but, to my knowledge, it has never been produced.
I was browsing a thread called Original copies of the Quran and I found this guy's posts.I supplied him the refutation(from islamic awareness) to this allegations made by Jeffery.
Last question:why was the Qibla changed from Jerusalem to Mecca?
Thanks in advance.and please umm...don't flame.Please brothers and sisters.
As for the direction to pray: Most people in Arabia prayed towards Mecca in the first place, due to the predominance of pagan worship there. Once Mohummad created Islam, he continued this practice.
Later he tried to get the powerful and influential Jewish tribes to join him, and thought that by making Muslims face Jerusalem would help in this. It failed. So he return the direction back to Mecca. He kill the tribes as well, but that's beside the point.
sadly some people still think its political.Did he try to make an alliance with the Jewish tribes and did they attack him?
br. Abrar,
There's not much to say in response to that because the quote you provided is not supported by any evidence; it's just one [ignorant] individual's speculation. He can claim that the Prophet saws switched the Qiblah for this reason or that reason but it doesn't make it true unless evidence is provided. The answer to your question was already given in this thread by brother Muhammad, and brother Kadafi.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Surely I was sent to perfect the qualities of righteous character" [Musnad Ahmad, Muwatta Mâlik]
A woman may work in hospitals, offices, and other work environments even though there are men present. Working in mixed environments is not unlawful as long as the woman feels safe and is secure from trials.
You may uncover your face and your hands in the country where you are staying now because of the practicalities of the situation that you have explained.
It is better for a woman to continue working if abandoning work would bring hardship upon her or upon those she is supporting.
Divorce Procedures:
woman should not ask for a divorce without a legal or valid reason as long as she can manage to live with her husband. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Any woman who requests her husband to divorce her without a valid reason will not smell the scent of Paradise.”
However, if a proper marital life has become impossible between the two or if it has become simply unbearable for her, then it is permissible for her to ask for divorce. Allah says: “But if they separate, Allah will provide abundance for each of them from His all-reaching bounty.”
Authenticy of the Prophet (saw)'s biography
Evidences of the Prophethood of Muhammed (peace and blessings be upon him) are plenty. They can be divided into two major areas. One is the evidence from religions previous to the birth of Muhammed (peace be upon him), which foretold of a mighty messenger to come. Some of the examples are taken from the present Bible.
The other evidences are from incidents during the life of Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings be upon him), which clearly authenticate his selection to the mission by Allah the Almighty. They are numerous and are shown under different headings.
salaam
of course women are allowed to become religious scholars....im doing the course at the mo.
wassalam
:clever: Mashallah, May Allah bless your road for you... Ameen, its good to know there are sisters out there who are striving for knowledge
“If you punish, then punish with the like of that wherewith you were afflicted. But if you endure patiently, indeed it is better for the patient. Endure you patiently. Your patience is not except through the help of Allah." (al-Nahl 16:126-127)
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