Islam’s legitimacy is predicated on Muslims’ claim that the Koran was dictated by “Allah” and, thus, is inerrant, infallible and perfect. Muslims typically allege that the Bible was changed or corrupted by Jews & Christians (although, unable to prove this allegation or even explain how and when), necessitating the “infallible” Koran.
But, what if the Koran isn’t inerrant, infallible and perfect? It would undermine the premise of divine authorship and invalidate Islam. Muslims do not like to be confronted with the prospect of errors in the Koran, but, many exist.
For example, perhaps the most egregious error is the Koran is the denial of the historical crucifixion of Jesus, an undebateable fact verified by reputable ancient Roman (Tacitus) and Jewish (Josephus) historians, the preponderance of reputable scholars and recorded in the Bible.
“And [for] their saying, "Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah ." And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain.
Rather, Allah raised him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise.”
Surat An-Nisa' [4:157-158] - The Noble Qur'an - القرآن الكريم
Now, the Koran would have people believe that Allah fashioned a Jesus look-alike or body double to cleverly deceive the Roman authorities, and raise Jesus alive to heaven as the Romans proceeded to crucify the Jesus imposter! Why would “Allah” with his infinite powers have needed to resort to such shenanigans when “Allah” could have simply raised Jesus? Of course, this nonsensical series of events never occurred, making the Koran mistaken about perhaps the most famous event in history and committing perhaps the biggest blunder in literary history, which would render the Koran a farce and Islam a hoax.
But, what if the Koran isn’t inerrant, infallible and perfect? It would undermine the premise of divine authorship and invalidate Islam. Muslims do not like to be confronted with the prospect of errors in the Koran, but, many exist.
For example, perhaps the most egregious error is the Koran is the denial of the historical crucifixion of Jesus, an undebateable fact verified by reputable ancient Roman (Tacitus) and Jewish (Josephus) historians, the preponderance of reputable scholars and recorded in the Bible.
“And [for] their saying, "Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah ." And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it except the following of assumption. And they did not kill him, for certain.
Rather, Allah raised him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise.”
Surat An-Nisa' [4:157-158] - The Noble Qur'an - القرآن الكريم
Now, the Koran would have people believe that Allah fashioned a Jesus look-alike or body double to cleverly deceive the Roman authorities, and raise Jesus alive to heaven as the Romans proceeded to crucify the Jesus imposter! Why would “Allah” with his infinite powers have needed to resort to such shenanigans when “Allah” could have simply raised Jesus? Of course, this nonsensical series of events never occurred, making the Koran mistaken about perhaps the most famous event in history and committing perhaps the biggest blunder in literary history, which would render the Koran a farce and Islam a hoax.
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