The Muslim Holy Book – Is Islam a Sinking Ship?

Summary

Muslims claim that the Quran has been revealed by Allah COMPLETE by AD656 and has been preserved UNCHANGED over the last 1400 years. Is this true?

Is there any EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY for Quran being revealed COMPLETE in 7th century and preserved UNCHANGED?

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Is there any ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE for a COMPLETE Quran from the 7th century that is identical to today’s Quran?

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Do WRITTEN SOURCES from the 7th century support the claim that the Quran was revealed COMPLETE by 652 AD and was preserved UNCHANGED?

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Does textual analysis of earliest manuscripts support Quran being revealed COMPLETE in 652 and being preserved UNCHANGED?

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Does Radiocarbon dating support Quran being revealed COMPLETE in AD 652 and preserved UNCHANGED?

The Quran was NOT revealed COMPLETE in AD 652 but developed over 200 years. It has undergone MANY CHANGES over the last 1400 years.

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