The History of The Quranic Text from Revelation to Compilation By Professor Muhammad Mustafa al-Azami
ISBN: 9781872531656
Author: Professor Muhammad Mustafa al-Azami
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 400
Size: 8.3 x 11.7 inches
Description
About This Book:
Professor Muhammad Mustafa al-Azami's "The History of the Quranic Text from Revelation to Compilation" is a scholastic masterpiece that methodically follows the path of the Quranic text from divine revelation to comprehensive compilation. Professor al-Azami, known for his expertise in Islamic studies, offers readers an authoritative and incisive investigation of the formation of the Quran, giving light on the fundamental processes that molded this hallowed document.
Divine Revelation and Guidance:
Professor al-Azami goes into the historical circumstances surrounding the revelation of the Quran in the first few chapters. He investigates the historical backdrop and divine direction that accompanied the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the Quranic verses were revealed over a 23-year period. This part provides a basic grasp of the beginnings of the Quran, emphasizing its divine nature and the spiritual value of its revelations.
Divine Revelation and Guidance:
Professor al-Azami goes into the historical circumstances surrounding the revelation of the Quran in the first few chapters. He investigates the historical backdrop and divine direction that accompanied the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the Quranic verses were revealed over a 23-year period. This part provides a basic grasp of the beginnings of the Quran, emphasizing its divine nature and the spiritual value of its revelations.
Oral Communication and Memorization:
The author travels back in time to when the Quran was mostly conveyed verbally. He delves into the amazing importance of memorization in the early Muslim community, explaining how the Quran was preserved via the dedicated efforts of memorizers (Huffaz). This part emphasizes the great attention required to ensure that the Quran is accurately transmitted from generation to generation.
