Revealing Claims of Forgery of the Qur'an
Its Miracles and Authenticity According to Ulumul Qur'an
Abstract
Abstract
This study aims to examine claims of Qur'anic falsification and to affirm its authenticity and miraculous nature from the perspective of Ulumul Quran. The research is motivated by the widespread circulation of skeptical narratives in digital spaces that question the integrity of the ‘Uthmanic codex, particularly regarding orthographic variations and the absence of diacritical marks. The study addresses how these claims emerge, what theoretical gaps exist between Orientalist criticism and Islamic scholarship, and how Ulumul Quran provides a comprehensive response. This research employs a qualitative library research approach, utilizing critical discourse analysis and grounded theory based on the thought of M.M. Azami. Data were collected from academic literature, journal articles, and relevant scholarly works. The theoretical framework integrates three key components: rasm (orthography), qira’at (recitation variants), and i’jaz (miraculous aspects of the Qur’an). The findings indicate that falsification claims largely reproduce classical Orientalist arguments without presenting new evidence. Orthographic variations in early manuscripts demonstrate flexibility rather than distortion. Furthermore, the integration of linguistic, scientific, and legislative aspects of i’jaz provides a holistic refutation. The dual transmission system—oral and written—ensures textual preservation without gaps. This study concludes that Ulumul Quran offers a robust epistemological foundation to defend the authenticity of the Qur’an as an eternal miracle.
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