The history of the Quran: its revelation and compilation

Author's name: Abu Abdullah al-Zanjabi

The Holy Quran, since its revelation to the Prophet of Islam, has received—and continues to receive—great attention from both Muslims and Orientalists alike. Numerous books have been written to explore its intricacies and sciences. The book before us, by Abu Abdullah al-Zanjani, is one such work that focuses on studying the Quran from a historical perspective. It traces the various stages the Quran underwent, from its revelation and writing to its compilation and finally its translation into different languages. It also sheds light on several points of contention, particularly the arrangement of the chapters (surahs) in the copies of the Quran held by the Companions and their Successors, the views of some Western scholars on the chronological order of the Quranic chapters, and the interpretation and understanding of the meanings of the letters at the beginnings of some chapters.