Found another brief account:
What is the Koran?
Quote:9. The collection methodology used to compile Uthman's Musshafs was to confirm the words of each verse by at least two people who were trustworthy, of great knowledge of the religion, and were ear and eye witnesses to the Prophet himself. <b>When variants appeared for some verses, in wording, spelling and/or pronunciation, the different versions were reported.</b> These variants are still available today, and are called different readings: "Kera'at". No other existing religious book, which is still available in the mother tongue of its founder, went through such scrutiny during its collection and preservation.
A variant in WORDING means that they are not all the same. I don't care how people try to dismiss it and make it seem like it's not a big deal. If one says it's not a big deal because SIMILAR words are used, then that same person must also conclude the same about the Bible . . . . it's not a big deal.
If one wants to say that because some variations exist in ancient manuscripts, then that means the Bible is corrupt, fine. Then that same individual must be willing to acknowledge the variations in the Quran and ALSO admit that the Quran is corrupt, too.
So, I guess that person will go searching for the next, newest religion.