The History of the Qur’anic Text by Dr. M. M. AlAzami

Description

The History of the Qur’anic Text by Dr. M. M. AlAzami is a landmark, scholarly defence of the Qur’an’s textual integrity. Combining meticulous historical research with rigorous textual analysis, this work traces the reception, compilation, and preservation of the Qur’anic text from the Prophet’s lifetime through the early generations, and contrasts that process with the documented textual history of the Old and New Testaments.

Why this book matters now

In an age of ideological critique, academic scepticism, and widespread misinformation, clear, evidence based scholarship is essential. Dr. Al Azami dismantles common doubts with careful source work and methodical argumentation, restoring confidence in the Qur’an’s preservation and offering readers a measured, scholarly response to modern challenges.

What you’ll learn
How revelation was received and transmitted by the Prophet and his Companions;
The compilation and codification process that produced the canonical Qur’anic text;
Linguistic and historical context that explains the Qur’an’s early transmission;
A comparative analysis of Qur’anic preservation and Biblical textual history using Judeo Christian sources.

Key strengths
Scholarly rigour: careful use of primary sources and critical scholarship;
Comparative perspective: places Qur’anic transmission alongside Biblical textual evidence;
Clear refutation: addresses modern Western theories with evidence and logic;
Accessible to serious readers: suitable for students, researchers, and informed lay readers.