If Muhammad could not read or write, then how can you be sure what is in the Qur'an is true?

Question

How soon after Muhammad's revelation was the Qur'an written? Was he alive when it was written? Please list a source.

Answer 1

Well, this is a miracle by itself that a man who's unable to write or read delivers such detailed messages.

"Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) was raised illiterate, unable to read or write, and remained like that till his death. Among all his people, he was known as being truthful and trustworthy. Before receiving revelation, he had no prior knowledge of Religion or any previously sent Message. He remained like that for his first forty years. Revelation then came to Muhammad with the Qur'an that we now have between our hands. This Qur'an mentioned most of the accounts found in the previous scriptures, telling us about these events in the greatest detail as if he witnessed them. These accounts came precisely as they were found in the Torah sent down to Moses and in the Gospel sent down to Jesus. Neither the Jews or Christians were able to belie him regarding anything that he said."

Answer 2

No, the Quran is a separate e book, no longer an upload directly to the Bible. you will possibly be thinking of the e book of Mormon. They constantly say it fairly is yet another Gospel to the Americas, whether Galatians financial ruin one says in case you carry forth the different Gospel you're cursed. Muhammad got here into touch with some Jews. this might have stimulated component of the writing, relatively the monotheism.

Answer 3

It is about as valid as the gospels. Those were written 50 to 150 years after Jesus died, and were definitely not written by any of the disciples who would of written in Aramaic, not the Greek that they were written in.

Subsequently they have undergone major revisions and edits.

Answer 4

When quran was revealed on to the prophet he used to remember it by heart as he was unable to wirte at that time.Muhammad lived for 63 year, gabriel came to reveal the quran when muhammad was at the age of 40,after that quran continiued for 23 years till its completion when prophet was 63 years old.Now, whenever gabriel appeared to him muhammad learnt quran by heart and then taught his friends and companion what he had learnt.His closest friends(sahaba) were Abubakar, Omer, Usman, and Ali.These four people were the closest and first ones to belive in what muhammad revealed.All four of them were the student and learner of quran as they were litrate and wise.After the death of muhammad the first leader of islam was Abubakar,he remained in power for 3 years till his death.
After abubakar Omer took over as the second leader of islam and led muslims for 12 years.It was Omer who initiated writings of quran just before his death and his preceder,the third leader of islam Usman completed writings of quran and compiled it as a complete texture in the form of a book.From that day till today, all muslim claim that not a singal word has been changed or modified in anyway in the quran.so you can say that after the death of Muhammad, it took around 10 to 13 years before quran was actually convereted in writings and as a texture.(i can provide many links for you but i understand you are not a muslim and all the links, if provided, are the sites made by muslims,so i fear you would not belive any of it anyways)so there you are belive it or not.......

Answer 5

you seem a curious person! anyway at first Muhammad(saw) memorized the verses when revelations became regular his companions used to write them while he recited receiving them by angel Gabriel(as).

Answer 6

Bismillāhir-Raúmānir-Raúeem="In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Compassionate".

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was not educated, that is one of the common senses that the Holy Quran was not written by him but a revealed book from God almighty (Allah).

Holy Quran was dictated to Sahabas (companions) by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as it was revealed.

FULL HOLY QURAN HAD WRITTEN IN FRONT OF MUHAMMAD (pbuh)
THE HOLY QURAN WAS NOT WRITTEN IN ABU BAKR SIDDIQUE’s OR ANY OTHER CALIPH TIME BUT COMPILED AS A BOOK, Even if Non-Muslim research impartially then he claim that HOLY QURAN is not corrupted.
READ BOOK THE 100 2nd Edition's Page08: This book has written by a CHRISTIAN (Michael Hart) he says “Holy Quran collected together in authoritative form not long after id death”, & he also spoke for HOLY BIBLE as well “No such detailed compilation of the teachings of Christ has survived”.

What is Quran and it’s History.
www.islam101.com/dawah/WhatIsQuran.html

Title:The Holy Qur'an - Its Historical Authenticity
http://www.understanding-islam.com/related/text.asp?type=rarticle&raid=91

ISLAM IS THE CONCLUSION OF THE TEACHINGS OF "ABRAHAM (peace be upon him)”, “JESUS (peace be upon him)”, “MOSES(peace be upon him)” AND EVERY OTHER REVEALED RELIGION & PROPHETS.

Basic misconception about Islam is that it is started by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) but this nothing but ignorance of those ppl who say so, Islam ended on Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it started with the birth of Prophet Adam (peace be upon him).

Towards which religion COMMON SENSE leads us?

COMMON SENSE # 1: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said like other true prophets of Allah Abraham, Moses & Jesus (pbut) etc to believe in only ONE true God & not in IDOLS or in many gODS.

COMMON SENSE # 2: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said believe in Jesus (pbuh) and his revealed book (original one which is lost) and Mosses (pbuh) and his revealed book (original one which is lost) and all revealed books and prophets otherwise u can not be a Muslim. If he is not the true prophet (MAAZ ALLAH) then why he said that believe in them otherwise u will be sent to HELL. Read “EMAN-E-MUFASSIL“ & ” EMAN-E-MUJAMEL “ 2 testify.

COMMON SENSE # 3: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) never said that he is (MAAZ ALLAH)” God “but strictly said that there is only one ALLAH (God) and no one is like him. If he is not the true prophet (MAAZ ALLAH) then why he said that? He called himself as ALLAH’s last prophet & not bragged about himself (MAAZ ALLAH) as God, as so many fake ppl did in history. Allah (S.W.T.) meaning: (the Exalted, Most Glorious) tells mankind that Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is no more than a Messenger (Quran: 3/144)

COMMON SENSE # 4: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said like other true prophets before him like Abraham, Moses & Jesus (pbut) about the JUDGEMENT DAY.

COMMON SENSE #5: If u see Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) in pictures made by Non-Muslims, he has same kind of beard like Muhammad (pbuh) had & Muslims have, And also Mother Marry dress in pictures made by Non-Muslims is exactly 100% same as ISLAM says.

COMMON SENSE # 6:Non-Muslims say that Muhammad (peace be upon him) plagiarize the Holy Quran from the Holy Bible or from any other book but this is NOT possible because Muhammad (pbuh) was not educated, then how he could do such a thing?

COMMON SENSE # 7: Another reason that Muhammad (peace be upon him) can’t plagiarize the Holy Quran from the Holy Bible is that “The Holy Bible at the time of Muhammad (pbuh) was not translated in ARABIC language then how he could plagiarize from it”?

COMMON SENSE # 8:Non-Muslims claim that Muhammad (peace be upon him) himself wrote the Holy Quran, if so then why his name comes in the Holy Quran only 5 times & Prophet Adam (pbuh) name 25 times , Prophet Abraham (Pbuh) name 63 times, Prophet Jesus (pbuh) name 25 times, Prophet Moses (pbuh) name comes 136 times, , Prophet Noah (pbuh) name comes 43 times, Prophet Hud (pbuh) names comes 7 times, Prophet Salih (Pbuh) names comes 8 times, Prophet Yousuf (pbuh) name comes 26 times, Story of Prophet Younus (pbuh) comes in 6 Surrahs in the Holy Quran & names of some other prophets comes more than the name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), If (Maaz Allah) Muhammad (pbuh) wrote the Holy Quran then why not he used his name more than any other prophet?

COMMON SENSE # 9:If Muhammad (peace be upon him) MAAZ ALLAH not a prophet then why he used to pray 5 times a day and conveyed the message of ALLAH that this an order from ALLAH, & in ISLAM u can’t pray without performing ablution. Why Muhammad (pbuh) used to pray? What for? For who?

COMMON SENSE # 10:If Muhammad (peace be upon him) MAAZ ALLAH not a prophet then why he himself performed “HAJJ” which is the toughest of the pillars of ISLAM, and said that it is FARZ (Imperative) for all Muslims who have the money to afford it. For who? What for?

COMMON SENSE # 11: Why Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) strictly ordered not to do "SAJDA" before any body but ALLAH. IF he is not MAAZ ALLAH not a prophet then why he said so? Why not he said do "SAJDA" to me as well?

COMMON SENSE# 12:If Muhammad (peace be upon him) MAAZ ALLAH not a prophet then why he used to "FAST" for the whole month of "RAMADAN" for 29 to 30 days without a break & why he most of the time used to PRAY in TARAWEEH (long prayer) and other prayers after the FAST? for who? For what?

COMMON SENSE# 13:If Muhammad (peace be upon him) MAAZ ALLAH not a prophet then why he used to give ZAKAAT (Obligatory Charity, Money to poor) and said that this is God’s order and every one who can afford should give ZAKAAT. FITRAA is also a God’s order and it is also giving money to poor ppl. Why he used to do that himself and said that this is IMPERATIVE for all Muslims who ever can afford ZAKAAT & FITRAA. For what and for who?

COMMON SENSE# 14:If Muhammad (peace be upon him) MAAZ ALLAH not a prophet then why he used to give KHAIRAT,SADQA,AQIQA,HADYA,KAFFARA etc to poor ppl which is again giving to needy ppl to gain reward from ALLAH.

COMMON SENSE#15: Even Abraham (Pbuh), Moses (Pbuh) used to dress like Muslims, cover head, beard and thoroughly covered body.

COMMON SENSE#16: There is a Quranic verse named after mother of Jesus (Pbuh), the name of the verse is Surrah-e-Mayam.If prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) is MAAZ ALLAH not a prophet then why not he named the Quranic verse name after his mother? Allah says that he choose Mary above “the women of all nations”. Why not Muhammad (Pbuh)‘s mother if he MAAZ ALLAH wrote the Holy Quran himself. (3:42). AL-E-IMRAN (THE FAMILY OF 'IMRAN, THE HOUSE OF 'IMRAN) "Behold! the angel said: 'God has chosen you and purified you and has chosen you above the women of all nations. O Mary! God gives you the good news of a word from Him, whose name shall be Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, honored in this world and the hereafter, and one of those brought near to God".

COMMON SENSE#17: If Muhammad (Pbuh) is not a TRUE prophet then why he never used alcohol and made it strictly prohibited, which is always use by humans for fake enjoyments. for whom? What for? Why?

COMMON SENSE#18: When Muhammad (Pbuh) went to MAKKAH to perform Hajj from MEDINA with all of his followers but with no arms when the ppl of MAKKAH were to HOSTILE against Muslims, for whom? What for? Why?

COMMON SENSE#19:The Prophet's wife `A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said, I asked, "Messenger of Allah, why do you exert yourself so much while all your sins have been forgiven?" To this he replied, "`A'ishah, should I not be a grateful servant of Allah?" (Muslim). If he maaz Allah not speaking the truth then for who he used to pray that long? what for?

COMMON SENSE#20: Muhammad (pbuh) was a posthumous & his mother died, when he was about six, then could he give unimaginable respect to parents?
(NOT EVEN UFF, TO PARENTS)
And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], "uff," (Interjection of anger, dislike, frustration) and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word. – Holy Quran 17:23
A man once consulted the Prophet Muhammad about taking part in a military campaign. The Prophet asked the man if his mother was still living. When told that she was alive, the Prophet said: "(Then) stay with her, for Paradise is at her feet." (Al-Tirmidhi) & I can quote for days about parent rights in Islam, how did he know them? Since he hardly had the love of parents.

COMMON SENSE#21: If Muhammad (pbuh) is not a true prophet then why he left the great offers offered like enemies of him can make him their king, give him all the wealth that he wants and also give him the most beautiful lady in his wedlock, but he should not propagate Islam. The Prophet replied: to his uncle "I swear by the name of Allah, O Uncle, that if they place the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left hand in return for giving up this matter (calling people to Islam), I will never desist until either Allah makes it triumph or I perish defending it." & Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), at the time of his death when he was the undisputed king of kings, he was in debt, and his shield was in the hands of a Jewish citizen of Madinah as a co-lateral for his debt. (According to Riyad-As-Saleheen, Hadith No. 504), he could have luxurious life but he left it, for who what for?
I COULD HAVE WRITE TONS OF TONS MORE COMMON SENSES BUT IF I DO THIS, THEN WHAT WILL BE LEFT FOR U TO THINK ABOUT?

Research & observations from Holy Quran & Sahee Hadith, Religious scholars like Sheikh Ahmed Deedat’s www.ahmed-deedat.co.za, Dr. Zakir Naik's www.irf.net , www.peacetv.in, Aalama Tahir-ul-Qadri, Israr Ahmed etc.

May Allah help & guide us all, Amen’.