Quote:Are the other Arabic manuscripts of the Quran that differ in terms of the wording a "departure" from the "original" Quran?
As a matter of fact, what IS the "original"? Since Muslims claim that the Quran was revealed in 7 different ways or versions, which one is considered to be THE original? (And actually, people who really study these ancient manuscripts count up to 10 or 14 different "variants" as they call it).
I am not aware of Arabic Manusripts of the Qur'an that differ in terms of wording, the arabic of the Qur'an as the Prophet (Peace be upon him) revealed it that is. There has only been one Arabic original of the Qur'an. The original that came from the Prophets (Peace be upon hims) lips, the one which was given to him through Jibreal from God. The one Muslims have memorised and have available to read today (haven't we recently just gone through this?)
Quote:Since Muslims claim that the Quran was revealed in 7 different ways or versions
I don't claim this, have never heard of it either..ever. So can you provide me with some links from <b>Muslim</b> sources so i can look into these 7 different versions of the Qur'an? If this is something newly discovered that is.
Quote:(And actually, people who really study these ancient manuscripts count up to 10 or 14 different "variants" as they call it).
"people"? Hmm people....what people Christians? I don't think this Christian Theology course you're studying is doing a good job, you're coming out with some real unusual stuff. I swear they're teaching you some dodgy facts on Islam. Get your money back!
But we've established the Bible is corrupt then...good, ok that was the main point i was interested in here.