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Why Can’t We Say the Qurʿān Is Not a Book?

Shaykh Mūsá Richardson

Ustādh Mūsá Richardson answers a question regarding the teachings and beliefs of Yūsuf Estes regarding the meaninig of the Qurʾān and its status as a book. 

First Published: September 24, 2018
Last Updated: April 11, 2022

Why Can’t We Say the Qurʿān Is Not a Book?

Shaykh Mūsá Richardson

Ustādh Mūsá Richardson answers a question regarding the teachings and beliefs of Yūsuf Estes regarding the meaninig of the Qurʾān and its status as a book. 

Published: September 24, 2018
Updated: April 11, 2022

The lecturer was asked the following question:

[Q]: What is wrong with Yūsuf Estes saying that the Qurʾān is not a book and what is the meaning of the word ‘Qurʾān’ (linguistically)?

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