Thank you, Alan, for your contribuation.
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Yes, Muslims believe that Allah (God) has preserved the Quran from any alteration or distortion through various means throughout history.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said in a hadith narrated by Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), "The Quran was sent down in seven ahrufs (dialects), and I have been sent to you with its final form.
Therefore, recite it as you have learned it." (Bukhari)
This hadith emphasizes the finality and preservation of the Quran's text.
Moreover, Muslims believe that the Quran has been passed down through a chain of reliable scholars and memorizers, known as "huffaz," who have memorized the entire Quran by heart.
This ensures the accuracy and authenticity of the Quran's text through generations.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said in a hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him),
"The Quran will remain as it is until the Day of Judgment. It will not be forgotten by Allah until He sends it back to His servant, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as a justice against those who distorted it." (Muslim)
This hadith highlights the divine protection and preservation of the Quran until the Day of Judgment.
here's a verse from the Quran that speaks to the preservation and protection of the sacred text:
"Verily, We: it is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. The Quran) and surely, We will guard it (from corruption)." (Quran, 15:9)
This verse highlights the divine protection and preservation of the Quran, emphasizing that it is Allah who has sent down the Quran and will guard it from corruption.
This verse reinforces the belief that Allah has protected the Quran from any alteration or distortion throughout history, ensuring its authenticity and preservation for future generations.
Today, tens of millions of Muslims around the world are memorizing the Quran, the entire Quran, from the very first page to the very last, with no variation, even children do.
All copies available in different countries such as the Middle East, the USA, China or Japan of the Quran is the same book regardless of where it is read or memorized.
"Verily, We: it is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. The Quran) and surely, We will guard it (from corruption)." (Quran, 15:9)
Overall, Muslims believe that Allah has preserved the Quran from any alteration or distortion through various means, ensuring its authenticity and preservation throughout history.
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