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[The Khan]

I see. To be fair, the Sunni also have differences regarding the Qur'an. The Maliki use the Warsh version, which the remaining Sunni use the Hafs version. While the differences are minor, only regarding a few vowels and consonants here and there, they do exist. I just recalled, the Shi'a view within a few is based on a controversial hadith by Hazrath Aisha about a goat eating a leaf on which one of the last suras was written a few days after the prophet's (SAW) death. I can't recall the hadith, as far as I know, the Shi'a have most definitely rejected all of Hazrath Aisha's hadiths. There's also another source, plus Uthman's burning of non-standardized Qur'ans (one of these was discovered in 1974, the scrolls of San'a, it is the oldest Qur'an discovered till date). However, yes, most Shi'a refute this allegation that they believe the Qur'an is corrupt or incomplete, simply based on the view that the other Sahaba had no qualms about Uthman's compilation. On the other hand, Ali's compilation was controversial.

 

[SixTen]

I see. To be fair, the Sunni also have differences regarding the Qur'an. The Maliki use the Warsh version, which the remaining Sunni use the Hafs version. While the differences are minor, only regarding a few vowels and consonants here and there, they do exist. I just recalled, the Shi'a view within a few is based on a controversial hadith by Hazrath Aisha about a goat eating a leaf on which one of the last suras was written a few days after the prophet's (SAW) death. I can't recall the hadith, as far as I know, the Shi'a have most definitely rejected all of Hazrath Aisha's hadiths. There's also another source, plus Uthman's burning of non-standardized Qur'ans (one of these was discovered in 1974, the scrolls of San'a, it is the oldest Qur'an discovered till date). However, yes, most Shi'a refute this allegation that they believe the Qur'an is corrupt or incomplete, simply based on the view that the other Sahaba had no qualms about Uthman's compilation. On the other hand, Ali's compilation was controversial.

I agree, infact, I have stated some MAJOR differences amongst the sunnis, regarding aqeedah (the one example I gave regarding Allahs attributes). My post in no way, was criticising shias alone, but sunnis too.

Their is a strong belief that, the Qur'an is complete in the sense it is fate, but believe that Imam Mehdi(ra) will bring the full Qur'an. Again, not all shias believe this, but their is no denying that their are shias who believe that some of the companions of the prophet had tampered with the Qur'an (with reasons regarding political, i.e. some shias claim Ali (ra) rightful caliphate was confirmed by the Quran, but the sunnis had removed it for their own political gain). So, you will naturally get a mix of beliefs. Some may be more moderate, some extreme, some minority opinon some majority.

 

[The Khan]

Yes Akhee, you're right.

[Al-Qur’an 6:159]
As for those who divide
Their religion and break up
Into sects, thou hast
No part in them in the least:
Their affair is with Allah:
He will in the end
Tell them the truth
Of all that they did."

 

[Woodrow]

This thread is becoming very sectarian. Sectarian discussions are not allowed.

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