Tanzih al-Quran al-Karim an Daawa al-Mubtilin
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Tanzih al-Quran al-Karim an Daawa al-Mubtilin (Vindicating the Noble Quran from the Allegations of the Falsifiers) is a contemporary work of Islamic apologetics and Quranic defense written by Munqidh al-Saqqar . The book systematically addresses and refutes doubts, allegations, and criticisms leveled against the Quran by Christian polemicists, Orientalists, and modern critics .
Background and Purpose
Al-Saqqar composed the work under the auspices of the Muslim World League in Mecca, aiming to provide accessible scholarly responses to misconceptions surrounding the text and teachings of the Quran . He observes that while attacks on the Quran have a long historical pedigree—many having been refuted in classical times by scholars such as al-Baqillani—modern polemics have increasingly proliferated through digital media, satellite television channels, and online correspondence .
The author explains that such doubts often target lay Muslims who may lack a deep grounding in Arabic linguistics, rhetoric, and classical exegesis (tafsir) . Rather than burdening non-specialists with lengthy scholarly digressions or complex variant opinions, al-Saqqar designed the book to provide concise, direct, and evidence-grounded answers summarizing and building upon the contributions of classical and contemporary researchers .
Methodology and Themes
The work begins by analyzing the recurring methodological defects found in anti-Quranic polemics :
- Factual Inaccuracies and Fabrication: The author demonstrates historical and textual falsehoods presented by critics, such as inaccurate claims regarding the deaths of the early Quranic memorizers during the caliphate of Abu Bakr, false assertions about the Prophet's marriages, and denials of the Quran's pure Arabic language before non-Arabic-speaking audiences .
- Misrepresentation and Contextual Distortion: The book highlights instances where polemicists distort verses or rely on severed, out-of-context citations and weak (da'if) narrations to construct apparent contradictions .
- Selective Focus: Al-Saqqar explicitly focuses on substantive arguments while omitting frivolous or easily resolved claims, such as trivial misunderstandings regarding Pharaoh's physical survival after drowning or the nature of Mary's fast .
Due to the widespread repetition of these claims across various internet forums and broadcasts, al-Saqqar frequently attributes arguments generally using the formula "they said" (qalu), while citing specific modern Christian authors, figures, and debates where direct attribution is necessary .
Publication
The book was published by the Muslim World League and has also been issued by the Takween Center (مركز تكوين) as part of introductory and specialized reading programs in Quranic studies .
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