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Cited in 7 segments across 3 recordings · 2020 · term/term:ahruf

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3 Jul 2020MindTrap with Mufti Abu Layth Did Muslims always see the Quran as God's word in the form of a book? The guest argues that the idea of the Quran as God's literal words in book form was not held by all Muslims historically, and that the Quran presents itself as a series of oral revelations manifesting a heavenly writing. Discussionquoted view, not his positionguest speechDr Khalil Andani (guest)Dr Shehzad [?] (Shehzad Saleem)ahruf machine6 min 11 s7:40on YouTube
3 Jul 2020MindTrap with Mufti Abu Layth Were the companions allowed to change words of the Quran, and was that only a temporary concession? The guest argues the Prophet allowed multiple oral forms of the Quran; Mufti Abu Layth says this dynamism was the Quran's inherent nature, not a temporary concession. Discussionguest speechDr Khalil Andani (guest)ahrufreport: the quran was revealed in seven ahrufImam Malik machine6 min 54 s1:03:43on YouTube
19 Jun 2020MindTrap with Mufti Abu Layth Opening: audio check and introducing Dr Shehzad Saleem Housekeeping before the conversation: an audio check, then the introduction of the guest, Dr Shehzad Saleem, a specialist on the compilation and variant readings of the Quran from Ghamidi's institute. Announcementguest speechDr Shehzad Saleem (guest)Javed Ahmad Ghamidijam' al-Quran (the compilation of the Quran)the seven ahruf machine2 min 38 s0:18on YouTube
19 Jun 2020MindTrap with Mufti Abu Layth Is the hadith that the Quran was revealed in seven ahruf authentic, and what does it mean? The guest says the seven-ahruf hadith is ambiguous, as al-Suyuti admitted, that its forty-odd interpretations are inconsistent and its versions unsoundly reported and contradictory, so they cancel each other out. He refrains from guessing what the Prophet originally said. Discussionguest speechDr Shehzad Saleem (guest)report: the quran was revealed in seven ahrufthe seven ahrufal-Suyuti machine5 min 12 s38:06on YouTube
19 Jun 2020MindTrap with Mufti Abu Layth Why did the reading of Hafs from Asim become the standard Quran? The guest relays Ghamidi's thesis that Hafs alone transmitted the common reading without adding his own choices, so his reading coincides with the original. The seven-ahruf hadith was taken as licence for the reciters' choices, and Ibn Mujahid's seven prevailed through his standing and state position. Discussionquoted view, not his positionguest speechDr Shehzad Saleem (guest)HafsAsim ibn Abi al-Najud (the reciter)Javed Ahmad Ghamidi machine5 min 13 s57:45on YouTube
19 Jun 2020MindTrap with Mufti Abu Layth Isn't it too convenient that the one preserved reading is exactly the Hafs Quran we have? Mufti Abu Layth states his own view that the Quran was always dynamic and allowed some flexibility of wording, as Imam Malik and al-Shafi'i held companions could substitute words. The guest answers the convenience objection by saying the reasoning, not the result, should be judged, and that later scholars missed the verses of al-Qiyamah because of a flawed report from Ibn Abbas and a hadith-centric mindset. Discussionguest speechDr Shehzad Saleem (guest)Javed Ahmad GhamidiImam Malikal-Shafi'i machine5 min 12 s1:18:35on YouTube
22 Apr 2020MindTrap with Mufti Abu Layth Closing: thanks, the guest's apology for a short Q&A, and his Facebook live the next day The guest apologises for the short Q&A and announces a Facebook live the next day on the seven ahruf and recitations of the Quran; Mufti Abu Layth thanks him and signs off. Announcementguest speechDr Shabir Ally (guest)the seven ahruf machine3 min 22 s1:49:55on YouTube