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Educator | Arabic Linguist | BA in Islamic Studies & Arabic Literature, MA in Qur'anic Sciences | PhD Candidate | Canada

Sep 13, 2020, 13 tweets

I have several threads on many topics related to Ahruf and Qira'at. I thought it would be better if I have all the links in one place for easy access.

1. The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur’an:
yaqeeninstitute.org/ammar-khatib/t…

2. Introduction to the concept of the 7 ahruf:

3.Were all variations recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?"

4. Are there multiple versions of the Qurʾān as some people claim?

5. Did the 'Uthmanic Mushafs include all the 7 ahruf?

6. Preservation of the Qur'an:

7. Is it possible to prove that every single reading is attributable to the prophet?

8. The San'a' palimpsest:


9. Comments on the Interview with Dr. Shady Nasser:

10. Were the differences between the Uthmanic mushafs "scribal errors"?

More on the differences between the 'Uthmanic Mushafs:

11. Why did some scholars reject some Qira'at based on grammatical reasons?

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